When to plant kale in New Hampshire

Kale
Plant out in Manchester
Apr 2–Apr 16

Across New Hampshire the window opens between April 1 and April 16. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out, Manchester
Apr 2–Apr 16
Sow outdoors, Manchester
Apr 2–Apr 16
Fall planting, Manchester
Aug 2–Aug 16
Last frost, Manchester
Apr 30

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
ManchesterApr 2–Apr 16
NashuaApr 1–Apr 15
ConcordApr 10–Apr 24
DoverApr 5–Apr 19
RochesterApr 2–Apr 16
KeeneApr 16–Apr 30
PortsmouthApr 6–Apr 20
DerryApr 2–Apr 16

Questions

When should I plant kale in New Hampshire?

In Manchester, plant out from April 2 to April 16. Across New Hampshire the window opens between April 1 and April 16, 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 New Hampshire