When to plant kale in zone 9

Kale in USDA zone 9

Average zone 9 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Feb 25, first fall frost ≈ Dec 1 (279 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 9?

Start seeds indoors: Jan 14 – Jan 28; Transplant outdoors: Jan 28 – Feb 18; Expected first harvest: from Mar 29; Fall planting: Sep 22 – Oct 6.

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