Can You Grow Kale in Hawaii?
US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
Kale can actually grow in almost any zone — it tolerates cold better than nearly any other vegetable.
Plant zones
Hawaii last frost
Hawaii first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Hawaii
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Hawaii'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 Hawaii
Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Hawaii?
Kale can actually grow in almost any zone — it tolerates cold better than nearly any other vegetable.
What zone is Hawaii?
Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).
When do you plant Kales in Hawaii?
Plant Kales around no frost (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Feb 25 – Mar 17.