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When to Plant Kale in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 5 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 14 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 31 – Sep 14.

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
AtlantaFeb 24 – Mar 10Aug 30 – Sep 13
ColumbusFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 14 – Sep 28
SavannahFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 21 – Oct 5
AthensFeb 23 – Mar 9Sep 1 – Sep 15
South FultonFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 11 – Sep 25
Sandy SpringsFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
RoswellFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
MaconFeb 21 – Mar 7Sep 1 – Sep 15
Johns CreekFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
AlbanyFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 11 – Sep 25
Warner RobinsFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 10 – Sep 24
AlpharettaFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
MariettaFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 29 – Sep 12
SmyrnaFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 29 – Sep 12
ValdostaFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 18 – Oct 2
BrookhavenFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
StonecrestFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
DunwoodyFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
AugustaJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 25 – Oct 9
Peachtree CornersFeb 25 – Mar 11Aug 31 – Sep 14
GainesvilleFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 5 – Sep 19
MiltonMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 26 – Sep 9
NewnanMar 6 – Mar 20Aug 24 – Sep 7
MabletonFeb 27 – Mar 13Aug 29 – Sep 12
RomeMar 4 – Mar 18Aug 25 – Sep 8
MartinezJan 30 – Feb 13Sep 25 – Oct 9
East PointFeb 15 – Mar 1Sep 11 – Sep 25
Peachtree CityFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 28 – Sep 11
DaltonMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
KennesawMar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant kale in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, sow outdoors Feb 25 – Mar 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Jan 5 in St. Marys and as late as Mar 14 in Cartersville. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 31 – Sep 14.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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