How far apart should I plant Endive?

Plant Endive 30cm apart with 30cm between rows.

How to Grow Endive

Cichorium endivia

Hardy Cool Season Single Harvest

Direct sow outdoors as soon as soil reaches 5°C — typically early to mid spring. Hardy enough to tolerate light frosts.

Sow seeds

Germination ~10d

Harvest ~85d

Sow seeds

Germination ~10d

Harvest ~85d

Approximate days from start

Care Essentials

Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser at planting time. Endive is a fast-growing crop that benefits from a liquid feed every two to three weeks once plants are established, particularly on light soils.
Sow endive in succession from late spring to late summer for a continuous harvest from summer to autumn. Blanching for two to three weeks before harvest reduces bitterness significantly and is highly recommended — only blanch dry plants to prevent rot.

Companion Planting

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Growing Conditions

Min. soil temperature: 5°C+

Germination temperature: 15–22°C

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Feeding: Apply a balanced general-purpose fertiliser at planting time. Endive is a fast-growing crop that benefits from a liquid feed every two to three weeks once plants are established, particularly on light soils.
Watch for: Slugs and snails on young plants and outer leaves
Aphids on leaf undersides
Lettuce root aphid causing wilting despite moist soil
Downy mildew in wet or humid conditions
Bolting in hot weather or long days

How far apart should I plant Endive?: Plant Endive 30cm apart with 30cm between rows.
Is Endive frost hardy?: Endive is classified as Hardy.

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