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When to Plant Kale in Weslaco, Texas (78596)

Location

Weslaco, Texas

ZIP Code

78596

USDA Zone

10a

Last Frost

Monday, January 25, 2027

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, December 14, 2026

Pro Tip: Kale can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity 55 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 18"
Type Leaf
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-1.5 inches/week)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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Growing Kale in Zone 10a

Kale (Brassica oleracea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Weslaco, Texas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 10a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, December 14, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, January 25, 2027. Kale grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.