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When to plant kale in zone 8a

In USDA zone 8a, plant kale around Mar 22, after the representative last frost near Apr 5. Start seeds indoors around Mar 1.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 8a. 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 Charlotte, NC

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsMarch 1, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsMarch 22, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Direct SowMarch 15, 2026Sow seed outside when the crop and soil can handle the window.
Raleigh, NC · Zone 8a Kale Mar 27 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 10 Charlotte, NC · Zone 8a Kale Mar 22 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 5 Atlanta, GA · Zone 8a Kale Mar 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 29 Memphis, TN · Zone 8a Kale Mar 11 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 25