When to plant Kale in Wright County, Minnesota, United States

Kale can be planted after May 11, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 20°F and 85°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

Growing Kale in Wright County

Wright County has on average 88 days, suitable for growing Kale. Kale needs on average between 55 and 75 days to mature and produce harvest. With 88 days suitable for growing, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Kale seeds can be planted between July 20 and August 21. Planting before July 20 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant. When planting after August 21, Kale will not have enough time to mature and produce harvest.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Kale in Wright County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 26 days on average for Kale to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

Wright County has 2 distinct seasons for growing Kale

• In order to get plants ready for May 11 seeds should be started indoors bwetween April 15 and April 19

  Seeds started after April 19 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  This Kale growing season in Wright County is quite short, with only 54 days suitable for growth so it is really important to time your planting activities, and choose varieties with shorter time to harvest requirements.

• In order to get plants ready for July 20 seeds should be started indoors bwetween June 24 and August 01

  Seeds started after August 01 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

  Kale needs on average between 55 and 75 days to mature and produce harvest. With 88 suitable for growth, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 85°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Kale, consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

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