When to plant kale in Fort Worth

Kale is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Fort Worth's frost dates of Mar 9.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Jan 26 – Feb 16
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Dec 25 – Jan 15
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Feb 18 – Mar 10
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Step 4 · Second sowing
Autumn / second sowing
Aug 19 – Sep 2
A second window for a fall crop, timed to mature before the first frost.
Step 5 · Second harvest
Autumn crop harvest
Oct 20 – Nov 9
Maturity window for the second sowing.
Window
Days to maturity
55 – 75 d
Fort Worth's 253-day season leaves this much room.
Kale on Fort Worth'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
MAR 9
NOV 23

Common questions

When can I sow kale outdoors in Fort Worth?

Direct-sow around late December (Dec 25–Jan 15) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.

When will kale be ready to harvest in Fort Worth?

Expect to harvest from around mid February (Feb 18–Mar 10) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.

When should I start kale seeds indoors in Fort Worth?

Start seeds indoors around late January (Jan 26–Feb 16) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.

When can I transplant kale outdoors in Fort Worth?

Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 25–Jan 15) in Fort Worth, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.

Can I plant kale in autumn in Fort Worth?

Yes — Fort Worth supports a second, autumn sowing of kale around mid August (Aug 19–Sep 2), timed to mature before the first fall frost.

How long is the growing season in Fort Worth?

Fort Worth has roughly 253 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 Fort Worth's frost dates.

Confidence 87/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.