When to plant kale in zone 11a
A planting schedule for kale in USDA hardiness zone 11a, where the typical last spring frost is around Jan 18, 2026 and the first fall frost around Jan 13, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (Miami, FL) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Kale planting schedule for zone 11a
- Start seeds indoorsNov 18, 2025 – Jan 21, 2026
- Start hardening offDec 20, 2025 – Feb 11, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsDec 30, 2025 – Feb 18, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Feb 3, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (Miami, FL) in zone 11a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.