Can You Grow Kale in Arizona?
US · USDA Zone 9a · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Arizona last frost
Arizona first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Arizona
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Arizona'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 Arizona
Arizona spans dramatic climate zones from cool mountain forests to hot desert. Low-elevation cities like Phoenix grow year-round; high-elevation areas are Zone 5-6.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Arizona?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Arizona?
Arizona spans USDA Zone 9a (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a).
When do you plant Kales in Arizona?
Plant Kales around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 16 – Apr 5.