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Can You Grow Kale in Northwest Territories?
Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2
Kale is highly frost-tolerant and grows in almost any zone including yours.
Plant zones
Northwest Territories last frost
Northwest Territories first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Northwest Territories
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
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+.
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.
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.