When to Plant Endive in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9a, start seeds indoors around January 18, transplant or plant outdoors February 15 to May 16, and expect your first harvest around May 16. Zone 9 also has a fall planting window opening around August 18. (9a shown here — see 9a and 9b dates separately below.)
Endive planting calendar for USDA Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Jan 18
Transplant outdoors
Feb 15
Projected first harvest
May 16
fall planting
Direct sow
Aug 18
Projected first harvest
Nov 16
spring planting
fall planting
Most endive mature in about 90 days, needing roughly 275 frost-free days in zone 9a.
Endive planting calendar for USDA Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Jan 4
Transplant outdoors
Feb 1
Projected first harvest
May 2
fall planting
Direct sow
Sep 1
Projected first harvest
Nov 30
spring planting
fall planting
Most endive mature in about 90 days, needing roughly 303 frost-free days in zone 9b.
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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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