When to plant Kale in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, Kale: start seeds indoors around Apr 24–May 8; transplant outdoors around May 22–Jun 5; direct sow outdoors around May 22–Jun 19; direct sow outdoors around Jun 2–Jun 30. Expect to harvest around Jul 21–Aug 4.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 22 – Jun 5 |
| Direct sow outdoors | May 22 – Jun 19 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jun 2 – Jun 30 |
| Harvest | Jul 21 – Aug 4 |
| Harvest | Jul 21 – Aug 18 |
| Harvest | Aug 1 – Aug 29 |
Tip: Frost actually sweetens the leaves. Excellent for fall and overwintering in mild zones.
Zone 2a averages a last spring frost around Jun 5 and a first fall frost around Aug 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 2a calendar in the tool →