Georgia · Garden vegetables

Kale season in Georgia

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

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

Big south Georgia greens acreage runs all winter; mountain growers pick summer and fall instead.

At a glance

Early

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

Peak

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

Late

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

Season length

about 30 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is kale season in Georgia?

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

Can I pick my own kale in Georgia?

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

How long does kale season last in Georgia?

about 30 weeks end to end — early October to late April. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.