When to plant kale in zone 8

Kale in USDA zone 8

Average zone 8 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Mar 25, first fall frost ≈ Nov 10 (230 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 8?

Start seeds indoors: Feb 11 – Feb 25; Transplant outdoors: Feb 25 – Mar 18; Expected first harvest: from Apr 26; Fall planting: Sep 1 – Sep 15.

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