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Endive

intermediate difficulty · hardiness zones 2–10

Methods
traditional
Planting window
July–August
Greenhouse
Not required
Compact variant
Not noted

Production planning estimate

Plan around heads per 32 sq ft bed

A starting estimate is 10 heads per 32 sq ft bed. That means one garden bed is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.

Space guideline

32 sq ft per garden bed

Starting plan

— garden beds

Planning note: Blanching the heads by covering them for the last couple weeks before harvest reduces bitterness.

Endive | Sowcial