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Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Belgian Endive early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Zadnja slana: May 15. Prva slana: Sep 15.

Season Too Short

Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest, but Zone 2a has only a 123-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

Cona2a
Zadnja slanaMay 15
Prva slanaSep 15
Sezona123 dni
Žetev150 dni
SonceDelna Sončna Svetloba

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 3

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Apr 3 (6 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 1

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after May 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 5

First harvest approximately Jun 5 (~35 dni from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 15).

Fall Planting: Jul 28

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around Jul 28 (7 weeks before first frost).

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