When to plant Kale in Zone 2b
In Zone 2b, Kale: start seeds indoors around Apr 18–May 2; transplant outdoors around May 16–May 30; direct sow outdoors around May 16–Jun 13; direct sow outdoors around Jun 9–Jul 7. Expect to harvest around Jul 15–Jul 29.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 16 – May 30 |
| Direct sow outdoors | May 16 – Jun 13 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jun 9 – Jul 7 |
| Harvest | Jul 15 – Jul 29 |
| Harvest | Jul 15 – Aug 12 |
| Harvest | Aug 8 – Sep 5 |
Tip: Frost actually sweetens the leaves. Excellent for fall and overwintering in mild zones.
Zone 2b averages a last spring frost around May 30 and a first fall frost around Sep 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 2b calendar in the tool →