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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.

StepWhen
Start seeds indoorsDec 4 – Dec 18
Transplant outdoorsJan 1 – Jan 15
Direct sow outdoorsJan 1 – Jan 29
Direct sow outdoorsOct 8 – Nov 5
HarvestMar 2 – Mar 16
HarvestMar 2 – Mar 30
HarvestDec 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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