When to plant Kale in Zone 7b
In Zone 7b, Kale: start seeds indoors around Feb 18–Mar 4; transplant outdoors around Mar 18–Apr 1; direct sow outdoors around Mar 18–Apr 15; direct sow outdoors around Aug 18–Sep 15. Expect to harvest around May 17–May 31.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 18 – Mar 4 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 18 – Apr 15 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Aug 18 – Sep 15 |
| Harvest | May 17 – May 31 |
| Harvest | May 17 – Jun 14 |
| Harvest | Oct 17 – Nov 14 |
Tip: Frost actually sweetens the leaves. Excellent for fall and overwintering in mild zones.
Zone 7b averages a last spring frost around Apr 1 and a first fall frost around Nov 10. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 7b calendar in the tool →