🌱 SowWhen
HomeZonesZone 2a › Kale

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.

StepWhen
Start seeds indoorsApr 24 – May 8
Transplant outdoorsMay 22 – Jun 5
Direct sow outdoorsMay 22 – Jun 19
Direct sow outdoorsJun 2 – Jun 30
HarvestJul 21 – Aug 4
HarvestJul 21 – Aug 18
HarvestAug 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 →

Other vegetables in Zone 2a

Kale in nearby zones