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Kale sowing calendar
Kale is direct-sown direct sow may-july and harvested september-november — the cool-temperate (EE/FI) window from published regional gardening guidance.
Season at a glance
| Step | Window |
|---|---|
| Sow indoors | Not needed — direct sown |
| Plant out / direct sow | Direct sow May-July |
| Harvest | September-November |
Grower's note
Sweeter after the first frost.
What the harvest is worth
See Kale nutrition: 35 kcal, 2.9 g protein, 4.4 g carbs and 4.1 g fibre per 100 g.
Sources: EMÜ — Estonian University of Life Sciences gardening calendar · Puutarhaliitto — Finnish horticultural society · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
When do you sow kale?
Directly into the bed direct sow may-july — there is no indoor phase for kale.
When are kale ready to harvest?
September-November, in a typical year for this climate.
Do the kale dates change with the weather?
Yes — the window follows the frost dates of your plot. A coastal garden runs a week or two earlier; an inland frost pocket later. The published windows are the reference, your soil thermometer is the truth.
Grow it, log it
TempoLife turns the harvest into logged meals against your daily targets — seed to plate in one plan.