When to plant Kale in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Kale: start seeds indoors around Mar 10–Mar 24; transplant outdoors around Apr 7–Apr 21; direct sow outdoors around Apr 7–May 5; direct sow outdoors around Jul 25–Aug 22. Expect to harvest around Jun 6–Jun 20.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 10 – Mar 24 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 7 – Apr 21 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Apr 7 – May 5 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Jul 25 – Aug 22 |
| Harvest | Jun 6 – Jun 20 |
| Harvest | Jun 6 – Jul 4 |
| Harvest | Sep 23 – Oct 21 |
Tip: Frost actually sweetens the leaves. Excellent for fall and overwintering in mild zones.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 6a calendar in the tool →