Arizona · Garden vegetables

Kale season in Arizona

Typically mid-October to mid-April, with peak mid-November through late February.

Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.

A winter crop in the desert valleys; Flagstaff-area growers pick summer into fall.

At a glance

Early

From mid-October — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

mid-November through late February — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through mid-April — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 26 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is kale season in Arizona?

In Arizona, the kale season typically runs mid-October to mid-April, with peak availability mid-November through late February. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own kale in Arizona?

Mostly a market-table crop; a few CSA farms let members cut their own. The best market weeks are mid-November through late February.

How long does kale season last in Arizona?

about 26 weeks end to end — mid-October to mid-April. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.