Kale · Kimpese, Bas-Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
When to plant kale in Kimpese
Main outdoor window
1-15 Jun
A climate estimate. Check your soil, forecast and cultivar.
Timed from temperature
June to July
No frost on record in Kimpese, so the months this crop fits in our temperature model set the timing. This does not confirm local suitability.
Ready to pick
26 Jul - 15 Aug
If you plant at the start of the window.
Temperature-based estimate. Kimpese has no dependable frost season.
These dates do not account for rain, humidity or waterlogging. Check the local growing season,
especially in monsoon climates, before treating this window as a planting recommendation.
Rainfall check: the wettest month is November (about 185 mm), and the driest is
July (about 2 mm).
Compare all months and check the limitations before choosing the season.
Step by step in Kimpese
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Import into Apple Calendar, Google Calendar or Outlook. Dates use the selected risk level and are planning estimates, not frost alerts.
Each window is a planning range. Check the forecast, soil and cultivar before planting; a later date is not automatically safer in hot or wet conditions.
Sow direct
1-15 Jun
The opening weeks of the stretch when the average temperature suits this crop, which here runs from June to July. There is no frost to work around, so heat is what sets the timing.
Harvest
26 Jul - 15 Aug
Kale through the year
Against the monthly temperature record in Kimpese
Seasonal context
Rainfall and the growing season in Kimpese
November has the highest average precipitation (185 mm); July has the lowest (2 mm). Compare this pattern with the planting windows and your water supply.
During wetter months, check that beds and containers drain after heavy rain. During drier months, plan how you will keep seeds and new transplants watered. Monthly averages can hide long dry spells and intense storms; they do not show soil moisture, humidity or this week's weather.
Frost-free does not mean every month is suitable. In tropical and monsoon climates, rainfall, heat, drainage and the cultivar can set the practical growing season. Match the temperature window to these conditions and check advice from a local grower before buying planting material.
Source: NASA POWER, corrected MERRA-2 precipitation, 2001–2020. Values are approximate monthly totals, including the water equivalent of snow, from the nearest 0.5° × 0.625° grid cell. This reference period differs from the temperature record. Rainfall provides context and does not change the calculated planting dates. Method and limitations.
Monthly growing conditions in Kimpese
Compare the planting window with the local temperature pattern. These are historical monthly averages, not this year's forecast or measured soil temperatures. Average frost days do not tell you whether a particular night will freeze.
| Month | Average low | Average high | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.6°C (70.8°F)70.8°F (21.6°C) | 29.3°C (84.8°F)84.8°F (29.3°C) | 0.0 |
| February | 21.9°C (71.3°F)71.3°F (21.9°C) | 29.9°C (85.9°F)85.9°F (29.9°C) | 0.0 |
| March | 22°C (71.7°F)71.7°F (22°C) | 29.9°C (85.9°F)85.9°F (29.9°C) | 0.0 |
| April | 22.1°C (71.8°F)71.8°F (22.1°C) | 29.2°C (84.5°F)84.5°F (29.2°C) | 0.0 |
| May | 21.3°C (70.4°F)70.4°F (21.3°C) | 29.8°C (85.6°F)85.6°F (29.8°C) | 0.0 |
| June | 19.2°C (66.5°F)66.5°F (19.2°C) | 30.6°C (87.1°F)87.1°F (30.6°C) | 0.0 |
| July | 18.2°C (64.8°F)64.8°F (18.2°C) | 30.9°C (87.7°F)87.7°F (30.9°C) | 0.0 |
| August | 19.1°C (66.3°F)66.3°F (19.1°C) | 31.6°C (88.8°F)88.8°F (31.6°C) | 0.0 |
| September | 20.7°C (69.2°F)69.2°F (20.7°C) | 32.5°C (90.4°F)90.4°F (32.5°C) | 0.0 |
| October | 21.6°C (70.8°F)70.8°F (21.6°C) | 31.6°C (88.8°F)88.8°F (31.6°C) | 0.0 |
| November | 21.6°C (70.8°F)70.8°F (21.6°C) | 29.2°C (84.5°F)84.5°F (29.2°C) | 0.0 |
| December | 21.5°C (70.7°F)70.7°F (21.5°C) | 28.7°C (83.7°F)83.7°F (28.7°C) | 0.0 |
For kale, also check drainage, sunlight and cultivar requirements. See the rainfall context above; humidity, irrigation and local pest pressure are not calculated.
Local growing check
Before choosing kale for Kimpese
- November is the wettest month in the rainfall grid, averaging about 185 mm. Check how your own bed drains and plan watering around actual soil moisture; monthly rain totals are not an irrigation schedule.
The temperature and rainfall tables on this page show the underlying climate estimates. How these suitability checks work · Record what happens in your garden.
Before you plant kale
Use the calendar to plan ahead, then check the conditions in your own garden.
- Measure the soil at sowing depth. Aim for at least 4.5°C (40.1°F); the calendar estimates soil warmth from air temperatures and cannot measure your bed.
- In a frost-free climate, check seasonal rainfall, humidity and heat before planting. A month with suitable average temperatures can still be too wet, dry or hot for this crop.
- Harden off plants raised indoors: gradually expose them to outdoor light, wind and temperature before their final move into the bed.
- Use the maturity range on your seed packet when choosing a variety. Cold, short days and transplant stress can make harvest later than the calendar estimate.
Plan repeated leaf harvests rather than a single cutting
Give plants fertile, well-drained soil and space for accessible leaf picking. Keep young plants growing steadily instead of letting the bed dry out repeatedly during establishment.
Take usable outer leaves while leaving the centre to continue growing. Remove only what the plant can replace; stripping a small plant defeats the purpose of a repeated harvest.
Inspect leaves for caterpillars and aphids. Protective netting can help exclude pests when installed securely, but check underneath it and avoid assuming that frost tolerance prevents other problems.
Growing in a container
Compact varieties are easier to manage in pots. Account for mature leaf spread as well as root space, and keep the container watered through dry spells.
What to record this season
How often could you pick leaves while leaving enough growth for the plant to recover? Add the cultivar, sowing date and conditions to your growing record so you can compare next season.
Further reading: RHS kale growing guide . General crop guidance; local dates on this site are calculated separately. Source checked 19 September 2026 by Safe to Plant; this is not an expert review.
The RHS guide is written for UK growing conditions. Use its cultivation advice with local cultivar and seasonal guidance; its calendar months are not worldwide recommendations.
How the dates are calculated and their limits · Keep a growing record · Report a local discrepancy
Why these dates
Frost-relative timing needs a dependable seasonal frost date. Kimpese has no such date in this record, so this page compares monthly temperatures with the crop's model range instead. Local wet and dry seasons, day length and cultivar requirements still need a separate check.
The model uses a growing-temperature band for kale between 4.5°C (40.1°F)40.1°F (4.5°C) and 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C) — and in Kimpese that is June to July, 2 months of the year, taken from this location's own monthly averages. The planting window begins near the start of this period. The catalog estimate is 55 to 75 days from planting to maturity under suitable conditions.
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Growing kale in Kimpese
Can I grow kale in Kimpese?
The calendar estimates a planting window, not a guarantee of success. November is the wettest month in the rainfall grid, averaging about 185 mm. Check how your own bed drains and plan watering around actual soil moisture; monthly rain totals are not an irrigation schedule.
When should I plant kale in Kimpese?
The temperature-based window is 1-15 Jun. Kimpese has no dependable frost season: June to July have monthly averages inside the model range for kale. Check seasonal rainfall, heat and cultivar requirements before planting.
When might kale be ready to harvest in Kimpese?
The estimated period is 26 Jul - 15 Aug, based on 55 to 75 days from the modeled planting date. Cultivar, planting material and growing conditions can change this interval; check the plant as well as the calendar.
How much frost will kale tolerate?
Cold tolerance varies with cultivar, plant age, acclimatisation and the duration of a freeze. A plant surviving frost does not mean its leaves, heads, flowers or developing crop will remain undamaged. Check the forecast and the variety's local advice.