When to Plant Endive in Zone 3
In USDA zone 3a, start seeds indoors around April 18, transplant or plant outdoors May 16 to August 14, and expect your first harvest around August 14. Zone 3 also has a fall planting window opening around May 28. (3a shown here — see 3a and 3b dates separately below.)
Endive planting calendar for USDA Zone 3a
Average last spring frost
May 30
Average first fall frost
September 10
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Apr 18
Transplant outdoors
May 16
Projected first harvest
Aug 14
fall planting
Direct sow
May 28
Projected first harvest
Aug 26
spring planting
fall planting
Most endive mature in about 90 days, needing roughly 103 frost-free days in zone 3a.
Endive planting calendar for USDA Zone 3b
Average last spring frost
May 20
Average first fall frost
September 15
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Apr 8
Transplant outdoors
May 6
Projected first harvest
Aug 4
fall planting
Direct sow
Jun 2
Projected first harvest
Aug 31
spring planting
fall planting
Most endive mature in about 90 days, needing roughly 118 frost-free days in zone 3b.
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Varieties to grow
2 varieties of endive in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with endive
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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