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Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Belgian Endive in this zone. Huling frost: May 5. Unang frost: Okt 1.

Season Too Short

Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest, but Zone 4a has only a 149-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

Zone4a
Huling frostMay 5
Unang frostOkt 1
Season149 araw
Ani150 araw
ArawKalahating Araw

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 24

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Mar 24 (6 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Abr 21

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after Abr 21. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 26

First harvest approximately May 26 (~35 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Okt 1).

Fall Planting: Ago 13

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around Ago 13 (7 weeks before first frost).

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