Growing Kale in Zone 7
When to plant and harvest kale in Zone 7— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 7 sits comfortably within kale's best range (Zones 3–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
Kale planting calendar for Zone 7
These months are derived from Zone 7's frost dates — last frost around Late March – mid April, first frost around Mid October – mid November.
Start indoors
July
Sow outdoors
January
Transplant
March and August
Harvest
January, October, November, and December
Kale care at a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- 1–1.5 inches per week
- Spacing
- 12–18 in apart
- Days to maturity
- 50–65 days
- Best zones
- 3–11
Growing kale in Zone 7: FAQs
Can you grow kale in Zone 7?＋
Zone 7 sits comfortably within kale's best range (Zones 3–11), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
When should I plant kale in Zone 7?＋
In Zone 7, start seeds indoors around July. Zone 7's last spring frost is typically Late March – mid April and its first fall frost around Mid October – mid November, which sets the planting window.
When to harvest kale in Zone 7?＋
Expect to harvest kale in Zone 7 around January, October, November, and December, depending on the season and variety.
Full Kale guide →
Complete care, problems, companions, and harvest tips.
Zone 7 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
June in Zone 7 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.