When should I plant Belgian Endive in Zone 11b?

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around 4 Th12. Transplant outdoors after 1 Th1. Expect first harvest around 5 Th2.

What is the last frost date for Zone 11b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 11b is 15 Th1. The first fall frost averages 31 Th12, giving a 350-day growing season.

Can I grow Belgian Endive in Zone 11b?

Yes. Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest. Zone 11b has a 350-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 14 successions.

Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 11b

Zone 11b has a year-round growing season. Belgian Endive can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Sương giá cuối: 15 Th1. Sương giá đầu: 31 Th12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

4 Th1231 Th12

Season: 15 Th1 – 31 Th12 (350 ngày) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 14x)

Vùng11b

Sương giá cuối15 Th1

Sương giá đầu31 Th12

Mùa vụ350 ngày

Thu hoạch150 ngày

Ánh sángNắng một phần

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 11b

Start Seeds Indoors: 4 Th12

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around 4 Th12 (6 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 1 Th1

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after 1 Th1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 5 Th2

First harvest approximately 5 Th2 (~35 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (31 Th12).

Fall Planting: 12 Th11

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around 12 Th11 (7 weeks before first frost).

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