When Can I Plant Kale in Zone 6a

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One of the best tools that you have as a gardener to help figure out your gardening schedule is the USDA zone info. The zone information's most crucial data reveals the average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

To determine the appropriate planting time for kale, you can utilize the USDA zone information for the 6a region.

Planting Calendar for Kale

Frost tolerance for kale Very tolerant of frost
When to plant Up to 7 weeks before last frost

Because kale is can tolerate cold temperatures, you can plant it earlier in the year compared to other frost-sensitive plants.

Visual Calendar for Kale

Planting Calendar for Kale in Zone 6a

 
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No Frost in Zone
Start Seeds
Indoors
Direct Sow
Transplant
Transplant Outside
Harvest
Harvest Time
Winter Crop
Winter Crop
Over-winter
Over-winter

Key dates to remember:

 
Start seeds indoors: Jan 1
 
Direct sow seeds: Feb 15
 
Transplant starts outside: Mar 1
 
Summer harvest time: Apr 1
 
Start winter crop: Jul 15
 
Start over-winter: Oct 15

Last Frost Date for Zone 6a

The average date of last frost is April 15 in zone 6a. It might get as low as -10°F (-23°C) during the coldest months of winter.

As the USDA zone information for zone 6a is only an average, the actual date of your last frost will differ annually. Since every microclimate is different, you should also watch the weather forecast closely as you get close to planting time. Watch the weather forecast before planting outside, and have frost protection ready if low temperatures are expected.

USDA Info for Zone 6a

Here is the info for USDA zone 6a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring) April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall) 2015-10-15
Lowest Expected Low -10°F (-23°C)
Highest Expected Low -5°F (-20°C)

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -10°F (-23°C). On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -5°F (-20°C).

Other Plants to Grow in Zone 6a

You may be interested in our other planting guides for zone 6a.

Vegetables in Zone 6a

Herbs in Zone 6a

Flowers in Zone 6a

USDA Zones

USDA zones are a popular way of determining which plants can grow in your area. Zones tell you when your average first and last frost date are, as well as how cold you can expect it to get in the winter.

Our site works best if you choose your zone from the list below. If you do not know your USDA zone, then you can use our zone map.

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