When to plant kale in zone 5

Kale in USDA zone 5

Average zone 5 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 30, first fall frost ≈ Oct 10 (163 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.

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• Kale in zone 10
• Zone 5 planting calendar