When to Plant Endive in Zone 6
In USDA zone 6a, start seeds indoors around March 14, transplant or plant outdoors April 11 to July 10, and expect your first harvest around July 10. Zone 6 also has a fall planting window opening around June 27. (6a shown here — see 6a and 6b dates separately below.)
Endive planting calendar for USDA Zone 6a
Average last spring frost
April 25
Average first fall frost
October 10
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Mar 14
Transplant outdoors
Apr 11
Projected first harvest
Jul 10
fall planting
Direct sow
Jun 27
Projected first harvest
Sep 25
spring planting
fall planting
Most endive mature in about 90 days, needing roughly 168 frost-free days in zone 6a.
Endive planting calendar for USDA Zone 6b
Average last spring frost
April 20
Average first fall frost
October 15
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Mar 9
Transplant outdoors
Apr 6
Projected first harvest
Jul 5
fall planting
Direct sow
Jul 2
Projected first harvest
Sep 30
spring planting
fall planting
Most endive mature in about 90 days, needing roughly 178 frost-free days in zone 6b.
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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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