When should I plant Belgian Endive in Zone 7a?

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around 4 Th3. Transplant outdoors after 1 Th4. Expect first harvest around 6 Th5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is 15 Th4. The first fall frost averages 22 Th10, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Belgian Endive in Zone 7a?

Yes. Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 2 successions.

Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Belgian Endive. Sương giá cuối: 15 Th4. Sương giá đầu: 22 Th10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

4 Th322 Th10

Season: 15 Th4 – 22 Th10 (190 ngày) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 2x)

Vùng7a

Sương giá cuối15 Th4

Sương giá đầu22 Th10

Mùa vụ190 ngày

Thu hoạch150 ngày

Ánh sángNắng một phần

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: 4 Th3

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around 4 Th3 (6 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 1 Th4

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after 1 Th4. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 6 Th5

First harvest approximately 6 Th5 (~35 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (22 Th10).

Fall Planting: 3 Th9

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around 3 Th9 (7 weeks before first frost).

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