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When to Plant Kale in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Huntington and as late as Apr 8 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 15 – Aug 29.

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
HuntingtonMar 15 – Mar 29Aug 21 – Sep 4
CharlestonMar 19 – Apr 2Aug 17 – Aug 31
ParkersburgMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 21 – Sep 4
MorgantownMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 14 – Aug 28
WheelingMar 23 – Apr 6Aug 20 – Sep 3
Weirton HeightsApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 11 – Aug 25
WeirtonApr 1 – Apr 15Aug 11 – Aug 25
FairmontMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 19 – Sep 2
MartinsburgMar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
BeckleyApr 8 – Apr 22Aug 1 – Aug 15
ClarksburgMar 25 – Apr 8Aug 14 – Aug 28
Teays ValleyMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 21 – Sep 4
South CharlestonMar 26 – Apr 9Aug 11 – Aug 25
Saint AlbansMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 17 – Aug 31
ViennaMar 17 – Mar 31Aug 21 – Sep 4
BluefieldApr 2 – Apr 16Aug 6 – Aug 20
Cross LanesMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 17 – Aug 31
MoundsvilleMar 29 – Apr 12Aug 12 – Aug 26
BridgeportMar 21 – Apr 4Aug 15 – Aug 29
Oak HillMar 24 – Apr 7Aug 10 – Aug 24

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant kale in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, sow outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Huntington and as late as Apr 8 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 15 – Aug 29.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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