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When to Plant Kale in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 10 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

Method Direct sow
Days to maturity 50–65 days

Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost or start indoors for earlier transplants.

Kale Planting Dates by City

CityDirect sowFall planting
BridgeportMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
New HavenMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 18 – Sep 1
StamfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
North StamfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
WaterburyMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 7 – Aug 21
NorwalkMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
DanburyMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 11 – Aug 25
East NorwalkMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
New BritainMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
West HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
BristolMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 9 – Aug 23
MeridenMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 7 – Aug 21
HamdenMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 17 – Aug 31
FairfieldMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
West HavenMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 18 – Sep 1
MilfordMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
StratfordMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
City of Milford (balance)Mar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
East HartfordMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
MiddletownMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 7 – Aug 21
EnfieldMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 7 – Aug 21
SouthingtonMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 7 – Aug 21
SheltonMar 28 – Apr 11Aug 8 – Aug 22
NorwichMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 15 – Aug 29
TrumbullMar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
West TorringtonApr 10 – Apr 24Jul 27 – Aug 10
TorringtonApr 10 – Apr 24Jul 27 – Aug 10
GlastonburyMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
NaugatuckMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 17 – Aug 31

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant kale in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, sow outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 10 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do kale take to grow?

Kale typically take 50–65 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost or start indoors for earlier transplants.

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