When to plant kale in Gulfport

Kale is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Gulfport's frost dates of Feb 20.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Jan 9 – Jan 30
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Jan 30 – Feb 20
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Mar 26 – Apr 15
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Step 4 · Second sowing
Autumn / second sowing
Aug 25 – Sep 8
A second window for a fall crop, timed to mature before the first frost.
Step 5 · Second harvest
Autumn crop harvest
Oct 26 – Nov 15
Maturity window for the second sowing.
Window
Days to maturity
55 – 75 d
Gulfport's 287-day season leaves this much room.
Kale on Gulfport'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
FEB 20
NOV 29

Common questions

When can I sow kale outdoors in Gulfport?

Direct-sow around late January (Jan 30–Feb 20) in Gulfport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.

When will kale be ready to harvest in Gulfport?

Expect to harvest from around late March (Mar 26–Apr 15) in Gulfport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.

When should I start kale seeds indoors in Gulfport?

Start seeds indoors around early January (Jan 9–Jan 30) in Gulfport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

When can I transplant kale outdoors in Gulfport?

Transplant outdoors around late January (Jan 30–Feb 20) in Gulfport, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.

Can I plant kale in autumn in Gulfport?

Yes — Gulfport supports a second, autumn sowing of kale around late August (Aug 25–Sep 8), timed to mature before the first fall frost.

How long is the growing season in Gulfport?

Gulfport has roughly 287 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 Gulfport's frost dates.

Confidence 84/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.