When to Plant Kale in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around February 11, transplant or plant outdoors March 18 to May 12, and expect your first harvest around May 12. Zone 7 also has a fall planting window opening around September 1. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)
Kale planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 11
Transplant outdoors
Mar 18
Projected first harvest
May 12
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 28
Transplant outdoors
Sep 1
Projected first harvest
Oct 26
spring planting
fall planting
Most kale mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.
Kale planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 6
Transplant outdoors
Mar 13
Projected first harvest
May 7
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Aug 7
Transplant outdoors
Sep 11
Projected first harvest
Nov 5
spring planting
fall planting
Most kale mature in about 55 to 60 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.
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Varieties to grow
3 varieties of kale in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with kale
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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