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When to Plant Kale in Texas

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 7 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 11 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 24 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 12 – Sep 26.

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
HoustonJan 5 – Jan 19Oct 16 – Oct 30
San AntonioJan 28 – Feb 11Sep 19 – Oct 3
DallasFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 20 – Oct 4
Fort WorthFeb 5 – Feb 19Sep 15 – Sep 29
AustinFeb 10 – Feb 24Sep 8 – Sep 22
El PasoFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 11 – Sep 25
ArlingtonFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 11 – Sep 25
Corpus ChristiJan 3 – Jan 17Oct 13 – Oct 27
PlanoFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 12 – Sep 26
LaredoDec 23 – Jan 6Oct 16 – Oct 30
LubbockFeb 24 – Mar 10Sep 2 – Sep 16
GarlandFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 12 – Sep 26
IrvingFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 20 – Oct 4
CypressJan 22 – Feb 5Sep 24 – Oct 8
AmarilloMar 18 – Apr 1Aug 20 – Sep 3
Grand PrairieFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 11 – Sep 25
BrownsvilleDec 12 – Dec 26Oct 26 – Nov 9
McKinneyFeb 17 – Mar 3Sep 6 – Sep 20
FriscoFeb 7 – Feb 21Sep 12 – Sep 26
PasadenaJan 5 – Jan 19Oct 16 – Oct 30
MesquiteFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 20 – Oct 4
KilleenFeb 14 – Feb 28Sep 8 – Sep 22
McAllenDec 12 – Dec 26Oct 23 – Nov 6
CarrolltonFeb 2 – Feb 16Sep 20 – Oct 4
MidlandFeb 26 – Mar 12Aug 31 – Sep 14
WacoFeb 9 – Feb 23Sep 11 – Sep 25
DentonFeb 13 – Feb 27Sep 11 – Sep 25
AbileneFeb 20 – Mar 6Sep 1 – Sep 15
Round RockFeb 11 – Feb 25Sep 11 – Sep 25
BeaumontJan 17 – Jan 31Sep 25 – Oct 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 258 Texas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Texas cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant kale in Texas?

In a typical Texas location, sow outdoors Feb 7 – Feb 21. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Dec 11 in Edinburg and as late as Mar 24 in Dumas. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 12 – Sep 26.

When is the last frost in Texas?

The average last spring frost in Texas ranges from January 8 in Edinburg to April 21 in Dumas, 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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