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When to plant Kale in Zone 1a

In Zone 1a, Kale: start seeds indoors around May 4–May 18; transplant outdoors around Jun 1–Jun 15; direct sow outdoors around Jun 1–Jun 29; direct sow outdoors around May 23–Jun 20. Expect to harvest around Jul 22–Aug 19.

StepWhen
Start seeds indoorsMay 4 – May 18
Transplant outdoorsJun 1 – Jun 15
Direct sow outdoorsJun 1 – Jun 29
Direct sow outdoorsMay 23 – Jun 20
HarvestJul 22 – Aug 19
HarvestJul 31 – Aug 14
HarvestJul 31 – Aug 28

Tip: Frost actually sweetens the leaves. Excellent for fall and overwintering in mild zones.

Zone 1a averages a last spring frost around Jun 15 and a first fall frost around Aug 15. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.

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