Growing kale in zone 7b

In USDA zone 7b, the typical last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost is November 1. Here is when to plant kale against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsJanuary 18 to February 1

Transplant outdoorsMarch 1 to March 8

Direct sow outdoorsMarch 1 to March 8

Plant in fallAugust 30 to October 4

These are zone 7b averages

Computed from 3,851 ZIP codes in zone 7b. 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.