Can You Grow Kale in Nunavut?
Canada · Canadian Zone 0 · zones 0
Kale can actually grow in almost any zone — it tolerates cold better than nearly any other vegetable.
Plant zones
Nunavut last frost
Nunavut first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Nunavut
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Nunavut'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 Nunavut
Nunavut has an arctic climate. Gardening is extremely challenging — primarily done in heated greenhouses. Traditional food gathering is more practical than conventional growing.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Nunavut?
Kale can actually grow in almost any zone — it tolerates cold better than nearly any other vegetable.
What zone is Nunavut?
Nunavut spans Canadian Zone 0 (0).
When do you plant Kales in Nunavut?
Plant Kales around early July (start indoors Jun 3), harvest Aug 25 – Sep 14.