When to plant escarole
Hardy · tolerates frostEscaroleis keyed to your local frost dates. The offsets below hold anywhere — but the calendar dates they land on don’t. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your city’s nearest NOAA station.
Escarole planting timeline
Hardy: tolerates frost and can go out a few weeks before the last spring frost.
Shop escarole seeds →AFFILIATEEscarole planting FAQ
When should I start escarole seeds indoors?
Start escarole indoors 4–6 weeks before the last spring frost, so seedlings are ready to plant out once the weather warms.
Can I direct sow escarole?
Yes — you can sow escarole directly outdoors 4 weeks before to 2 weeks after the last spring frost.
How long does escarole take to grow?
Escarole takes about 80–100 days from transplanting to harvest, depending on the variety and conditions.
Can I plant escarole in the fall?
Yes — sow escarole for a fall crop 8–10 weeks before the first fall frost.
Is escarole frost-hardy?
Hardy: tolerates frost and can go out a few weeks before the last spring frost.
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