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When to plant kale in zone 6

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Kale in USDA zone 6

StepDates
Start seeds indoorsMar 9 – Mar 23
Transplant outdoorsMar 23 – Apr 13
Expected first harvestfrom May 22
Fall plantingAug 11 – Aug 25

Average zone 6 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 20, first fall frost ≈ Oct 20 (183 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.

FAQ

When to plant kale in zone 6?

Start seeds indoors: Mar 9 – Mar 23; Transplant outdoors: Mar 23 – Apr 13; Expected first harvest: from May 22; Fall planting: Aug 11 – Aug 25.

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