When to plant kale in Bordeaux
Kale is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Bordeaux's frost dates of Apr 10.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Feb 27 – Mar 20
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Mar 20 – Apr 10
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
May 14 – Jun 3
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
55 – 75 d
Bordeaux's 209-day season leaves this much room.
Kale on Bordeaux'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
FROST
FROST
APR 10
NOV 5
Common questions
When can I sow kale outdoors in Bordeaux?
Direct-sow around mid March (Mar 20–Apr 10) in Bordeaux, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When will kale be ready to harvest in Bordeaux?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 14–Jun 3) in Bordeaux, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start kale seeds indoors in Bordeaux?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 27–Mar 20) in Bordeaux, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant kale outdoors in Bordeaux?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 20–Apr 10) in Bordeaux, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
How long is the growing season in Bordeaux?
Bordeaux has roughly 209 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 Bordeaux's frost dates.
Confidence 82/100 · NOAA GHCN-Daily · 1991–2020 normals · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.