When to plant kale in Glendale

Kale is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Glendale's frost dates of Jan 27.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Dec 16 – Jan 6
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Dec 28 – Jan 18
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Feb 21 – Mar 13
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Step 4 · Second sowing
Autumn / second sowing
Sep 10 – Sep 24
A second window for a fall crop, timed to mature before the first frost.
Step 5 · Second harvest
Autumn crop harvest
Nov 11 – Dec 1
Maturity window for the second sowing.
Window
Days to maturity
55 – 75 d
Glendale's 322-day season leaves this much room.
Kale on Glendale'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
JAN 27
DEC 15

Common questions

When can I sow kale outdoors in Glendale?

Direct-sow around late December (Dec 28–Jan 18) in Glendale, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.

When will kale be ready to harvest in Glendale?

Expect to harvest from around late February (Feb 21–Mar 13) in Glendale, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.

When should I start kale seeds indoors in Glendale?

Start seeds indoors around mid December (Dec 16–Jan 6) in Glendale, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.

When can I transplant kale outdoors in Glendale?

Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 28–Jan 18) in Glendale, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.

Can I plant kale in autumn in Glendale?

Yes — Glendale supports a second, autumn sowing of kale around early September (Sep 10–Sep 24), timed to mature before the first fall frost.

How long is the growing season in Glendale?

Glendale has roughly 322 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 Glendale's frost dates.

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