When to plant Kale in Zone 10b
In Zone 10b, Kale: start seeds indoors around Dec 4–Dec 18; transplant outdoors around Jan 1–Jan 15; direct sow outdoors around Jan 1–Jan 29; direct sow outdoors around Oct 8–Nov 5. Expect to harvest around Mar 2–Mar 16.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Dec 4 – Dec 18 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jan 1 – Jan 15 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jan 1 – Jan 29 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Oct 8 – Nov 5 |
| Harvest | Mar 2 – Mar 16 |
| Harvest | Mar 2 – Mar 30 |
| Harvest | Dec 7 – Jan 4 |
Tip: Frost actually sweetens the leaves. Excellent for fall and overwintering in mild zones.
Zone 10b averages a last spring frost around Jan 15 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
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