When to plant kale in Arizona
Arizona spans USDA zones 6a–10a, so the right time to plant kale shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about December 7 in Bullhead City to May 7 in Flagstaff — below are local dates for 68 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 9b | January 8 | December 25 | December 11 – December 25 |
| Tucson | 9b | February 5 | December 9 | January 8 – January 22 |
| Mesa | 9b | February 1 | December 10 | January 4 – January 18 |
| Gilbert | 9b | February 1 | December 11 | January 4 – January 18 |
| Chandler | 9b | February 13 | December 5 | January 16 – January 30 |
| Glendale | 9b | January 20 | December 15 | December 23 – January 6 |
| Scottsdale | 10a | January 27 | December 21 | December 30 – January 13 |
| Peoria | 9b | February 5 | December 11 | January 8 – January 22 |
Kale in Arizona: FAQ
When can I plant kale in Arizona?
Across Arizona, the time to transplant kale spans roughly December 7 in Bullhead City to May 7 in Flagstaff, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the kale planting date vary across Arizona?
Yes. Arizona publishes 68 cities with their own frost dates, so the right kale 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 kale take to grow in Arizona?
Kale takes about 50–65 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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