Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Moderate
- Grown as
- Annual
- Days to Maturity
- 75-80 (Spring/Summer), 75-80 (Fall/Winter)
- Growing Habit
- -
- Hardiness
- Hardy
Endive can tolerate some frost, which may even improve the flavor.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant, Spring, Fall
- Growing Season
- Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Cold, Cool, Warm
Full sun is important when endive is growing in cool weather. In warm conditions it will probably do better in light shade.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 45°F - 75°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 50°F
Endive is a hardy crop and prefers to grow in cool weather.
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- Yes
- Light
- Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool)
Full sun is very important when Endive is growing in cool weather.
Part shade (Cool, Warm)In warm conditions it will do better in partial shade.
If your garden is shady, this would be a great plant to try growing.
- Water
- Moderate
The soil must be kept evenly moist, otherwise the plants may bolt.
- Feeder
- Heavy
Endive needs a rich soil for best growth.
- Suitability
- Tolerates light frost, Partial shade, Needs summer shade
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
Endive is an excellent candidate for container growing. One plant can thrive in a pot that is 8 inches in diameter. Keep the soil moist with regular watering. Endive likes cool weather, so be sure that your container has access to shade in warm temperatures. Conversely, provide access to sunshine in the cooler months.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- No
- Color
- Green
- Fruit Size
- 6.0 - 9.0"
- Plant Height
- 8.0 - 12.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 6.0 - 9.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-10
- Disease Resistance
- Taste Profile
Fine curly rosettes are nutty with a crisp texture. Great addition to salads. Blanch for milder taste.
- Rotation Group
- Leaves: Brassicas + Leafy Greens