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Can You Grow Kale in Yukon?

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Kale is highly frost-tolerant and grows in almost any zone including yours.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

55–75 days

When to plant Kales in Yukon

Start indoors

May 18

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 9 – Aug 29

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Kale in Yukon?

Kale is highly frost-tolerant and grows in almost any zone including yours.

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Kales in Yukon?

Plant Kales around mid-June (start indoors May 18), harvest Aug 9 – Aug 29.