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Dino Kale · Kale

Zone 1b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Dino Kale to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMay 4th
Last FrostJun 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 25th
Harvest BeginsJul 24th
Harvest EndsAug 1st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 28°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity60
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)28
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: For the sweetest flavor, grow kale in cool weather and avoid letting seedlings get rootbound before transplanting.