Growing kale in zone 3b

In USDA zone 3b, the typical last spring frost is May 17 and the first fall frost is September 23. Here is when to plant kale against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsMarch 1 to March 15

Transplant outdoorsApril 12 to April 19

Direct sow outdoorsApril 12 to April 19

Plant in fallJuly 22 to August 26

These are zone 3b averages

Computed from 224 ZIP codes in zone 3b. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for kale from Utah State University Extension. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.