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Can You Grow Kale in Northwest Territories?

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Kale is highly frost-tolerant and grows in almost any zone including yours.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

55–75 days

When to plant Kales in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

May 18

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 9 – Aug 29

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories'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 Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Kale in Northwest Territories?

Kale is highly frost-tolerant and grows in almost any zone including yours.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Kales in Northwest Territories?

Plant Kales around mid-June (start indoors May 18), harvest Aug 9 – Aug 29.