When should I plant Belgian Endive in Zone 9b?

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Ene 27. Transplant outdoors after Peb 24. Expect first harvest around Mar 31.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nob 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Belgian Endive in Zone 9b?

Yes. Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Belgian Endive. Huling frost: Mar 10. Unang frost: Nob 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Ene 27Nob 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nob 15 (250 araw) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone9b

Huling frostMar 10

Unang frostNob 15

Season250 araw

Ani150 araw

ArawKalahating Araw

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Ene 27

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Ene 27 (6 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Peb 24

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after Peb 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 31

First harvest approximately Mar 31 (~35 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nob 15).

Fall Planting: Set 27

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around Set 27 (7 weeks before first frost).

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