Tennessee · Garden vegetables

Kale season in Tennessee

Typically mid-April to late June, and again early September to mid-December, with peak early May through late May.

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

At a glance

Early

From mid-April, and again early September — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

early May through late May; again mid-September through mid-November — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through mid-December — 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 Tennessee?

In Tennessee, the kale season typically runs mid-April to late June, and again early September to mid-December, with peak availability early May through late May. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own kale in Tennessee?

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

How long does kale season last in Tennessee?

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