Growing kale in zone 8a

In USDA zone 8a, the typical last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost is November 7. Here is when to plant kale against those dates.

Start seeds indoorsJanuary 11 to January 25

Transplant outdoorsFebruary 22 to March 1

Direct sow outdoorsFebruary 22 to March 1

Plant in fallSeptember 5 to October 10

These are zone 8a averages

Computed from 3,407 ZIP codes in zone 8a. 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.