When to plant kale in Hobart

Kale is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Hobart's frost dates of Oct 11.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Aug 30 – Sep 20
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Sep 20 – Oct 11
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Nov 14 – Dec 4
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Step 4 · Second sowing
Autumn / second sowing
Feb 8 – Feb 22
A second window for a fall crop, timed to mature before the first frost.
Step 5 · Second harvest
Autumn crop harvest
Apr 11 – May 1
Maturity window for the second sowing.
Window
Days to maturity
55 – 75 d
Hobart's 227-day season leaves this much room.
Kale on Hobart's growing year
Frost-bounded season with crops mapped onto the 12-month axis.
Frost risk Growing Harvest
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
OCT 11
MAY 15

Common questions

When can I sow kale outdoors in Hobart?

Direct-sow around mid September (Sep 20–Oct 11) in Hobart, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.

When will kale be ready to harvest in Hobart?

Expect to harvest from around mid November (Nov 14–Dec 4) in Hobart, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 73%.

When should I start kale seeds indoors in Hobart?

Start seeds indoors around late August (Aug 30–Sep 20) in Hobart, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.

When can I transplant kale outdoors in Hobart?

Transplant outdoors around mid September (Sep 20–Oct 11) in Hobart, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.

Can I plant kale in autumn in Hobart?

Yes — Hobart supports a second, autumn sowing of kale around early February (Feb 8–Feb 22), timed to mature before the first fall frost.

How long is the growing season in Hobart?

Hobart has roughly 227 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow kale to maturity outdoors.

The rule of thumb

Sow kale as soon as the soil is workable — it tolerates cool weather and light frost. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Hobart's frost dates.

Confidence 81/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.