When to plant kale in West Virginia

Kale
Plant out in Charleston
Mar 19–Apr 2

Across West Virginia the window opens between March 15 and March 26. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Plant out, Charleston
Mar 19–Apr 2
Sow outdoors, Charleston
Mar 19–Apr 2
Fall planting, Charleston
Aug 17–Aug 31
Last frost, Charleston
Apr 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
CharlestonMar 19–Apr 2
HuntingtonMar 15–Mar 29
MorgantownMar 26–Apr 9
ParkersburgMar 17–Mar 31
WheelingMar 23–Apr 6

Questions

When should I plant kale in West Virginia?

In Charleston, plant out from March 19 to April 2. Across West Virginia the window opens between March 15 and March 26, 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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Frost dates for every city in West Virginia