When to plant Kale in Zone 8b
In Zone 8b, Kale: start seeds indoors around Feb 1–Feb 15; transplant outdoors around Mar 1–Mar 15; direct sow outdoors around Mar 1–Mar 29; direct sow outdoors around Sep 2–Sep 30. Expect to harvest around Apr 30–May 14.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 1 – Feb 15 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 1 – Mar 15 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Mar 1 – Mar 29 |
| Direct sow outdoors | Sep 2 – Sep 30 |
| Harvest | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Harvest | Apr 30 – May 28 |
| Harvest | Nov 1 – Nov 29 |
Tip: Frost actually sweetens the leaves. Excellent for fall and overwintering in mild zones.
Zone 8b averages a last spring frost around Mar 15 and a first fall frost around Nov 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 8b calendar in the tool →