When should I plant Kel in Zone 4a?

Start Kel seeds indoors around Mar 24. Transplant outdoors after Apr 7. Expect first harvest around May 22.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Kel in Zone 4a?

Yes. Kel needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🥬 Growing Kel in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Kel in this zone. Posledný mráz: May 5. Prvý mráz: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 24Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 dní)

Zóna4a

Posledný mrázMay 5

Prvý mrázOct 1

Sezóna149 dní

Úroda60 dní

SlnkoPolotieň

When to Plant Kel in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 24

Start Kel seeds indoors around Mar 24 (6 týždňov pred posledným mrazom). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 7

Transplant Kel seedlings outdoors after Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 40F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm rozostup). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 22

First harvest approximately May 22 (~45 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1). Kel can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

Fall Planting: Aug 6

For a fall harvest, plant Kel around Aug 6 (8 weeks before first frost).

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