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When to Plant Endive in Stuttgart, Arkansas (72160)

Location

Stuttgart, Arkansas

ZIP Code

72160

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, February 15, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Endive directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cichorium endivia
Days to Maturity 85 days
Mature Height 10-16"
Spread 12"
Type Leaf
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial Shade to Full Sun

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Water

Regular (keep moist)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Endive in Zone 8b

Endive (Cichorium endivia) is a popular garden vegetable. In Stuttgart, Arkansas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Endive grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.