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Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Belgian Endive early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Huling frost: May 22. Unang frost: Set 12.

Season Too Short

Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest, but Zone 3a has only a 113-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

Zone3a
Huling frostMay 22
Unang frostSet 12
Season113 araw
Ani150 araw
ArawKalahating Araw

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Abr 10

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Abr 10 (6 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 8

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after May 8. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Hun 12

First harvest approximately Hun 12 (~35 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Set 12).

Fall Planting: Hul 25

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around Hul 25 (7 weeks before first frost).

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