When to plant kale in zone 10

Kale in USDA zone 10

Average zone 10 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Jan 31, first fall frost ≈ Dec 15 (318 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Transplant 3-5 weeks before the last frost; fall kale tastes sweeter after frost.

When to plant kale in zone 10?

Start seeds indoors: Dec 20 – Jan 3; Transplant outdoors: Jan 3 – Jan 24; Expected first harvest: from Mar 4; Fall planting: Oct 6 – Oct 20.

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