When to plant kale in Alaska

Kale
Plant out in Anchorage
Apr 18–May 2

Across Alaska the window opens between April 5 and April 18. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out, Anchorage
Apr 18–May 2
Sow outdoors, Anchorage
Apr 18–May 2
Last frost, Anchorage
May 16

Plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 8–10 weeks before the first frost. Kale keeps producing through frost and often into winter.

Kale planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AnchorageApr 18–May 2
JuneauApr 5–Apr 19
FairbanksApr 18–May 2

Questions

When should I plant kale in Alaska?

In Anchorage, plant out from April 18 to May 2. Across Alaska the window opens between April 5 and April 18, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Plant out 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before the last frost; sow again for fall 8–10 weeks before the first frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Kale in other states

Frost dates for every city in Alaska