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When to Plant Kale in Kansas

In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Kansas City and as late as Mar 31 in Garden City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 17 – Aug 31.

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
WichitaMar 14 – Mar 28Aug 20 – Sep 3
Overland ParkMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 20 – Sep 3
Kansas CityMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
OlatheMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 20 – Sep 3
TopekaMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 13 – Aug 27
LawrenceMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 19 – Sep 2
ShawneeMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
ManhattanMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 10 – Aug 24
LenexaMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 20 – Sep 3
SalinaMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 14 – Aug 28
HutchinsonMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 12 – Aug 26
LeavenworthMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 18 – Sep 1
LeawoodMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 20 – Sep 3
Dodge CityMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 11 – Aug 25
Garden CityMar 31 – Apr 14Aug 8 – Aug 22
EmporiaMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 14 – Aug 28
Junction CityMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 17 – Aug 31
DerbyMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 13 – Aug 27
Prairie VillageMar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
HaysMar 22 – Apr 5Aug 13 – Aug 27
GardnerMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 15 – Aug 29
LiberalMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 15 – Aug 29
PittsburgMar 10 – Mar 24Aug 21 – Sep 4
NewtonMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 16 – Aug 30
Great BendMar 27 – Apr 10Aug 6 – Aug 20
McPhersonMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 15 – Aug 29
El DoradoMar 16 – Mar 30Aug 16 – Aug 30
AndoverMar 13 – Mar 27Aug 18 – Sep 1
OttawaMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 11 – Aug 25
WinfieldMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 13 – Aug 27

Showing the 30 most populous of 40 Kansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kansas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant kale in Kansas?

In a typical Kansas location, sow outdoors Mar 16 – Mar 30. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Kansas City and as late as Mar 31 in Garden City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 17 – Aug 31.

When is the last frost in Kansas?

The average last spring frost in Kansas ranges from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, 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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