Home › Kale › Grow in Prince Edward Island

Can You Grow Kale in Prince Edward Island?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Prince Edward Island last frost

mid-April

Prince Edward Island first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

55–75 days

When to plant Kales in Prince Edward Island

Start indoors

Mar 18

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 9 – Jun 29

Dates are approximate, based on Prince Edward Island'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+.

Full kale growing guide →

Gardening in Prince Edward Island

PEI has a maritime climate with mild summers and cold winters. Most of the island is Zone 5a-5b. Famous for its potatoes — the red soil and maritime moisture create ideal conditions.