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Can You Grow Kale in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–75 days

When to plant Kales in Nova Scotia

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

May 26 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.