Can You Grow Kale in Alberta?
Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Alberta last frost
Alberta first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Alberta
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Kale
Kale is one of the hardiest vegetables available — it survives hard frosts and tastes sweeter after a freeze.
Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow in late summer for fall harvest. Harvest outer leaves to keep the plant producing. Cold-hardy varieties survive winter in Zone 7+.
Gardening in Alberta
Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Alberta?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Alberta?
Alberta spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5).
When do you plant Kales in Alberta?
Plant Kales around early May (start indoors Apr 3), harvest Jun 25 – Jul 15.