Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 5b
Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Belgian Endive in this zone. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย: Apr 28. น้ำค้างแข็งครั้งแรก: Oct 8.
Planting Calendar
Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 วัน)
When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 5b
Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17
Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 สัปดาห์ก่อนน้ำค้างแข็งครั้งสุดท้าย). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Apr 14
Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/ตร.ม. (15cm ห่างกัน). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: May 19
First harvest approximately May 19 (~35 วัน from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).
Fall Planting: Aug 20
For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around Aug 20 (7 weeks before first frost).
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