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Can You Grow Kale in Connecticut?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Connecticut last frost
Connecticut first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Connecticut
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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 Connecticut
Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Connecticut?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Connecticut?
Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Kales in Connecticut?
Plant Kales around early April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest May 26 – Jun 15.