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When to plant kale in zone 10a

In USDA zone 10a, plant kale around Jan 18, after the representative last frost near Feb 1. Start seeds indoors around Dec 28.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 10a. Your exact city can move earlier or later, so use the ZIP lookup for the frost-station-specific answer.

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Seed starting schedule

Kale dates for Oakland, CA

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsDecember 28, 2025Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsJanuary 18, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct SowJanuary 11, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Tampa, FL · Zone 10a Kale Jan 18 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Feb 1 Phoenix, AZ · Zone 10a Kale Jan 22 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Feb 5 Mesa, AZ · Zone 10a Kale Jan 22 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Feb 5 San Francisco, CA · Zone 10a Kale Jan 11 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Jan 25 Oakland, CA · Zone 10a Kale Jan 18 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Feb 1