When should I plant Belgian Endive in Zone 4b?

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Mar 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 17. Expect first harvest around May 22.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4b is May 1. The first fall frost averages Oct 5, giving a 157-day growing season.

Can I grow Belgian Endive in Zone 4b?

Yes. Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest. Zone 4b has a 157-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 4b

Zone 4b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Belgian Endive in this zone. கடைசி உறைபனி: May 1. முதல் உறைபனி: Oct 5.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 20Oct 5

Season: May 1 – Oct 5 (157 நாட்கள்)

மண்டலம்4b

கடைசி உறைபனிMay 1

முதல் உறைபனிOct 5

பருவம்157 நாட்கள்

அறுவடை150 நாட்கள்

சூரிய ஒளிபகுதி நிழல்

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 4b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 20

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Mar 20 (6 கடைசி பனிப்புக் குளிருக்கு முன் வாரங்கள்). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 17

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after Apr 17. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/மீ² (15cm இடைவெளி). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 22

First harvest approximately May 22 (~35 நாட்கள் from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 5).

Fall Planting: Aug 17

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around Aug 17 (7 weeks before first frost).

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