When to plant endive in Oklahoma
Oklahoma spans USDA zones 6b–8a, so the right time to plant endive shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 22 in Ardmore to March 28 in Guymon — below are local dates for 45 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 7b | April 4 | November 2 | March 14 – April 4 |
| Tulsa | 7b | March 31 | November 4 | March 10 – March 31 |
| Norman | 7b | April 3 | November 3 | March 13 – April 3 |
| Broken Arrow | 7b | April 1 | November 1 | March 11 – April 1 |
| Edmond | 7b | April 10 | October 28 | March 20 – April 10 |
| Lawton | 7b | March 26 | November 7 | March 5 – March 26 |
| Moore | 7b | March 31 | November 5 | March 10 – March 31 |
| Midwest City | 7b | April 2 | November 5 | March 12 – April 2 |
Endive in Oklahoma: FAQ
When can I plant endive in Oklahoma?
Across Oklahoma, the time to transplant endive spans roughly February 22 in Ardmore to March 28 in Guymon, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the endive planting date vary across Oklahoma?
Yes. Oklahoma publishes 45 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 Oklahoma?
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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