When to plant escarole in Idaho
Idaho spans USDA zones 5a–7a, so the right time to plant escarole shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 16 in Lewiston to April 26 in Garden City — below are local dates for 25 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise City | 7a | April 24 | October 21 | April 3 – April 24 |
| Meridian | 7a | April 24 | October 21 | April 3 – April 24 |
| Nampa | 7a | April 29 | October 13 | April 8 – April 29 |
| Idaho Falls | 5b | May 9 | October 1 | April 18 – May 9 |
| Caldwell | 7a | April 29 | October 13 | April 8 – April 29 |
| Pocatello | 6a | May 2 | October 11 | April 11 – May 2 |
| Coeur d'Alene | 6b | April 22 | October 18 | April 1 – April 22 |
| Twin Falls | 7a | April 30 | October 9 | April 9 – April 30 |
Escarole in Idaho: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in Idaho?
Across Idaho, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly March 16 in Lewiston to April 26 in Garden City, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across Idaho?
Yes. Idaho publishes 25 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole 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 escarole take to grow in Idaho?
Escarole takes about 80–100 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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