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When to plant kale in zone 6a

In USDA zone 6a, plant kale around Apr 21, after the representative last frost near May 5. Start seeds indoors around Mar 31.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 6a. 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 Denver, CO

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsMarch 31, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsApril 21, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct SowApril 14, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Milwaukee, WI · Zone 6a Kale Apr 26 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 10 Chicago, IL · Zone 6a Kale Apr 11 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 25 Omaha, NE · Zone 6a Kale Apr 21 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Aurora, CO · Zone 6a Kale Apr 21 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Denver, CO · Zone 6a Kale Apr 21 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 5 Colorado Springs, CO · Zone 6a Kale May 1 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost May 15