When to plant kale in Yonkers
Common questions
When can I sow kale outdoors in Yonkers?
Direct-sow around mid March (Mar 19–Apr 9) in Yonkers, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When will kale be ready to harvest in Yonkers?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 13–Jun 2) in Yonkers, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start kale seeds indoors in Yonkers?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 24–Mar 17) in Yonkers, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant kale outdoors in Yonkers?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 19–Apr 9) in Yonkers, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
Can I plant kale in autumn in Yonkers?
Yes — Yonkers supports a second, autumn sowing of kale around late July (Jul 31–Aug 14), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Yonkers?
Yonkers has roughly 213 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow kale to maturity outdoors.
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 Yonkers's frost dates.