Grow & Care - Endive or Escarole
Fast Facts
| Light Requirements |
Full sun (at least six hours) |
| Temperature Adaptations |
Semi-hardy - plant a week or two before the expected date of last frost. |
| Acidity (pH) Tolerance |
6.8 to 5.0 pH |
| Salinity (Ec) Tolerance |
1.3 |
| How Pollinated |
Self-pollinating |
| Growth Habits |
Annual |
Additional Information
Fertilizer Requirements
All purpose fertilizer at time of planting. Animal manures and compost should be added to the soil when possible.
Water Utilization
Regular irrigation: keep soil moist, but avoid overwatering. Do not let plants wilt.
Plant Development and Care
Endive plants will germinate in cool soils (32° F to 40° F) and grow quickly in these conditions.
Germination Time (Days)
49 days at 32° F
15 days at 41° F
7 days at 50° F
4 days at 59° F
3 days at 68° F
2 days at 77° F to 90° F
Seed Germination and Temperature Range
60° F
Common Fertilizer Deficiencies
None
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