Can You Grow Kale in Alaska?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Alaska last frost
Alaska first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Alaska
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Alaska'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 Alaska
Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Alaska?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Alaska?
Alaska spans USDA Zone 4b (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).
When do you plant Kales in Alaska?
Plant Kales around mid-April (start indoors Mar 18), harvest Jun 9 – Jun 29.