When to plant endive in Indiana
Indiana spans USDA zones 5b–7a, so the right time to plant endive shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 8 in Evansville to April 11 in Auburn — below are local dates for 86 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 6b | April 20 | October 21 | March 30 – April 20 |
| Fort Wayne | 6a | April 24 | October 21 | April 3 – April 24 |
| Evansville | 7a | March 29 | November 10 | March 8 – March 29 |
| South Bend | 6a | April 23 | October 23 | April 2 – April 23 |
| Fishers | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | March 31 – April 21 |
| Carmel | 6a | April 21 | October 21 | March 31 – April 21 |
| Bloomington | 6b | April 15 | October 26 | March 25 – April 15 |
| Hammond | 6a | April 23 | October 20 | April 2 – April 23 |
Endive in Indiana: FAQ
When can I plant endive in Indiana?
Across Indiana, the time to transplant endive spans roughly March 8 in Evansville to April 11 in Auburn, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the endive planting date vary across Indiana?
Yes. Indiana publishes 86 cities with their own frost dates, so the right endive planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does endive take to grow in Indiana?
Endive takes about 85–100 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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