How long does it take to grow Kale?

Kale takes approximately 60 days from planting to harvest.

How much sun does Kale need?

Kale requires part sun / part shade.

Plant Kale at 1/sqft (12" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.

Kale is tolerant of heavy frost and can withstand freezing temperatures.

Good companion plants for Kale include Sage, Dill, Onions, Cabbage, Potatoes. Avoid planting near Strawberries.

Kale seeds germinate in 5-10 days at an optimal temperature of 65°F.

Start Kale seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant -4 weeks after last frost.

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Brassica family

Days to Harvest60 days

SunlightPart Sun / Part Shade

Frost ToleranceHeavy

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

Germination5-10 days

HardinessVery Hardy

Germ. Temp65°F

Start Indoors6 weeks before last frost

Strawberries

Track Kale from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.