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Kale planting and harvest datesKale Planting Dates in Eastern North Carolina
Usual kale planting periods in Eastern North Carolina, shown as ranges with their source. Use them to frame a plan, then adjust for your own frost dates and soil temperature.
| Activity | Window | Source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | mid Feb to end of Jun; early Aug to mid Oct (direct seed) | source | 2026-11-11 |
| Transplanting | mid Feb to end of Jun; early Aug to end of Sep (transplants) | source | 2026-11-11 |
| Item | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | Timing in table above | |||||||||||
| Transplanting | Timing in table above | |||||||||||
What these dates mean in Eastern North Carolina
Frost-date caveat: these are published ranges for Eastern North Carolina. A northern or high-elevation site will run later than a southern or low one, and a cold wet spring can push planting past the window. Chart gives half-month columns for planting out; frost dates and local conditions vary. Check your last spring frost and soil temperature, and confirm with your county extension office.
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Kale dates in other places
- Arkansas
- Central Florida
- Central Illinois
- Central Missouri
- Central North Carolina
- Columbia and Snake River valleys, Oregon
- Maricopa County, Arizona
- Minnesota
- New Hampshire
- North Florida
- North Missouri
- Northern Illinois
- Oregon Coast
- South Florida
- South Missouri
- Southern Illinois
- Utah
- Western North Carolina
- Western Oregon
- Western valleys (Portland, Roseburg, Medford), Oregon
Other crops in Eastern North Carolina
- Artichokes, Jerusalem
- Artichokes, globe
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Beans, lima/bush
- Beans, lima/pole
- Beans, snap/bush
- Beans, snap/pole
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cabbage, Chinese
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chard, Swiss
- Cilantro
- Collard greens
- Corn, sweet
- Cucumbers
- Dill
- Eggplant
- Fennel, Florence
- Garlic
- Kohlrabi
- Leek
- Lettuce, head
- Lettuce, leaf
- Melons, cantaloupe
- Melons, watermelon
- Mustard
- Okra
- Onions, bulb
- Onions, green
- Pac choi/bok choy
- Parsley
- Parsnips
- Peanuts
- Peas, bush
- Peas, field/southern
- Peas, vining
- Peppers
- Potatoes, Irish
- Potatoes, sweetpotatoes
- Pumpkin
- Radishes
- Rutabega
- Spinach
- Squash, summer
- Squash, winter
- Sunflower
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
Last reviewed: November 2026. Source: NC State Extension - Eastern North Carolina Planting Calendar for Annual Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs.