When to plant Kale in Zone 11b
In Zone 11b, Kale: start seeds indoors around Nov 20–Dec 4; transplant outdoors around Dec 18–Jan 1; direct sow outdoors around Dec 18–Jan 15; direct sow outdoors around Oct 8–Nov 5. Expect to harvest around Feb 16–Mar 2.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Nov 20 – Dec 4 |
| Transplant outdoors | Dec 18 – Jan 1 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Dec 18 – Jan 15 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Oct 8 – Nov 5 |
| Harvest | Feb 16 – Mar 2 |
| Harvest | Feb 16 – Mar 16 |
| Harvest | Dec 7 – Jan 4 |
Tip: Frost actually sweetens the leaves. Excellent for fall and overwintering in mild zones.
Zone 11b averages a last spring frost around Jan 1 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 11b calendar in the tool →