When to Plant Endive in Zone 4
In USDA zone 4a, start seeds indoors around April 3, transplant or plant outdoors May 1 to July 30, and expect your first harvest around July 30. Zone 4 also has a fall planting window opening around June 7. (4a shown here — see 4a and 4b dates separately below.)
Endive planting calendar for USDA Zone 4a
Average last spring frost
May 15
Average first fall frost
September 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Apr 3
Transplant outdoors
May 1
Projected first harvest
Jul 30
fall planting
Direct sow
Jun 7
Projected first harvest
Sep 5
spring planting
fall planting
Most endive mature in about 90 days, needing roughly 128 frost-free days in zone 4a.
Endive planting calendar for USDA Zone 4b
Average last spring frost
May 10
Average first fall frost
September 25
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Mar 29
Transplant outdoors
Apr 26
Projected first harvest
Jul 25
fall planting
Direct sow
Jun 12
Projected first harvest
Sep 10
spring planting
fall planting
Most endive mature in about 90 days, needing roughly 138 frost-free days in zone 4b.
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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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