When to plant Kale in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Kale: start seeds indoors around Feb 24–Mar 10; transplant outdoors around Mar 24–Apr 7; direct sow outdoors around Mar 24–Apr 21; direct sow outdoors around Aug 10–Sep 7. Expect to harvest around May 23–Jun 6.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 24 – Mar 10 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 7 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 24 – Apr 21 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 10 – Sep 7 |
| Harvest | May 23 – Jun 6 |
| Harvest | May 23 – Jun 20 |
| Harvest | Oct 9 – Nov 6 |
Tip: Frost actually sweetens the leaves. Excellent for fall and overwintering in mild zones.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 7a calendar in the tool →