Oregon · Garden vegetables

Kale season in Oregon

Typically early January to late December, with peak early February through late November.

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

West of the Cascades kale overwinters and rarely leaves the market table; the east side runs summer into fall.

At a glance

Early

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

Peak

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

Late

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

Season length

about 52 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is kale season in Oregon?

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

Can I pick my own kale in Oregon?

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

How long does kale season last in Oregon?

about 52 weeks end to end — early January to late December. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.