Numero 5 · Endive
Planting Schedule
Add Numero 5 to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Feb 6th |
| Last Frost | Mar 6th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Feb 27th |
| Harvest Begins | May 13th |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 26th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 30°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 6 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 75 |
| Sun Requirements | 🌤 Part Sun |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 30 |
| Harden Off (days) | 6 |
Expert Note: For best full-hearted heads and classic bitterness, keep plants consistently cool and loosely cover/“blanch” the inner leaves once the heart forms in cool weather.