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When to Plant Endive in Hortense, Georgia (31543)

Location

Hortense, Georgia

ZIP Code

31543

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, January 23, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Endive directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cichorium endivia
Days to Maturity 85 days
Mature Height 10-16"
Spread 12"
Type Leaf
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial Shade to Full Sun

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Water

Regular (keep moist)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Endive in Zone 9a

Endive (Cichorium endivia) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hortense, Georgia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, January 23, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Endive grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.