When to plant escarole in Kentucky
Kentucky spans USDA zones 6b–7b, so the right time to plant escarole shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 10 in Shively to April 10 in Shelbyville — below are local dates for 46 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County metro government | 7a | April 6 | November 1 | March 16 – April 6 |
| Lexington-Fayette urban county | 7a | April 13 | October 28 | March 23 – April 13 |
| Bowling Green | 7a | April 5 | October 31 | March 15 – April 5 |
| Owensboro | 7a | April 2 | November 1 | March 12 – April 2 |
| Covington | 6b | April 16 | October 25 | March 26 – April 16 |
| Georgetown | 6b | April 18 | October 23 | March 28 – April 18 |
| Richmond | 7a | April 15 | October 22 | March 25 – April 15 |
| Florence | 6b | April 18 | October 25 | March 28 – April 18 |
Escarole in Kentucky: FAQ
When can I plant escarole in Kentucky?
Across Kentucky, the time to transplant escarole spans roughly March 10 in Shively to April 10 in Shelbyville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the escarole planting date vary across Kentucky?
Yes. Kentucky publishes 46 cities with their own frost dates, so the right escarole planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does escarole take to grow in Kentucky?
Escarole takes about 80–100 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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