When to Plant Endive in Zone 5
In USDA zone 5a, start seeds indoors around March 24, transplant or plant outdoors April 21 to July 20, and expect your first harvest around July 20. Zone 5 also has a fall planting window opening around June 18. (5a shown here — see 5a and 5b dates separately below.)
Endive planting calendar for USDA Zone 5a
Average last spring frost
May 5
Average first fall frost
October 1
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Mar 24
Transplant outdoors
Apr 21
Projected first harvest
Jul 20
fall planting
Direct sow
Jun 18
Projected first harvest
Sep 16
spring planting
fall planting
Most endive mature in about 90 days, needing roughly 149 frost-free days in zone 5a.
Endive planting calendar for USDA Zone 5b
Average last spring frost
April 30
Average first fall frost
October 5
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Mar 19
Transplant outdoors
Apr 16
Projected first harvest
Jul 15
fall planting
Direct sow
Jun 22
Projected first harvest
Sep 20
spring planting
fall planting
Most endive mature in about 90 days, needing roughly 158 frost-free days in zone 5b.
Not sure whether you're in 5a or 5b? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
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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