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Can You Grow Kale in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Newfoundland and Labrador last frost

early May

Newfoundland and Labrador first frost

early October

Days to harvest

55–75 days

When to plant Kales in Newfoundland and Labrador

Start indoors

Apr 3

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jun 25 – Jul 15

Dates are approximate, based on Newfoundland and Labrador'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+.

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Gardening in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland has a subarctic to cool maritime climate. The island is Zone 4b-5b near the coast; Labrador is Zone 1-3. Short growing seasons but excellent for cold-hardy crops, root vegetables, and berries.