Growing kale in zone 7a

In USDA zone 7a, the typical last spring frost is April 16 and the first fall frost is October 25. Here is when to plant kale against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsJanuary 29 to February 12

Transplant outdoorsMarch 12 to March 19

Direct sow outdoorsMarch 12 to March 19

Plant in fallAugust 23 to September 27

These are zone 7a averages

Computed from 4,863 ZIP codes in zone 7a. 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.