When should I plant Belgian Endive in Zone 8a?

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around 2月22日. Transplant outdoors after 3月22日. Expect first harvest around 4月26日.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is 4月5日. The first fall frost averages 10月28日, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Belgian Endive in Zone 8a?

Yes. Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

种植 Belgian Endive 区域 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Belgian Endive. 末次霜冻: 4月5日. 初次霜冻: 10月28日.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

2月22日10月28日

Season: 4月5日 – 10月28日 (206 天) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 4x)

区域8a

末次霜冻4月5日

初次霜冻10月28日

生长季206 天

收获150 天

日照半日照

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: 2月22日

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around 2月22日 (6 周(最后霜冻前)). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 3月22日

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after 3月22日. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm 间距). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 4月26日

First harvest approximately 4月26日 (~35 天 from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (10月28日).

Fall Planting: 9月9日

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around 9月9日 (7 weeks before first frost).

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