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When to Plant Endive in Odebolt, Iowa (51458)

Location

Odebolt, Iowa

ZIP Code

51458

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, April 12, 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 5a

Endive (Cichorium endivia) is a popular garden vegetable. In Odebolt, Iowa, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Endive grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.