Can You Grow Kale in Quebec?
Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Quebec last frost
Quebec first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Quebec
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Quebec'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 Quebec
Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Quebec?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Quebec?
Quebec spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
When do you plant Kales in Quebec?
Plant Kales around early May (start indoors Apr 3), harvest Jun 25 – Jul 15.