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Can You Grow Kale in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.

Plant zones

2a–9b

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–75 days

When to plant Kales in Indiana

Start indoors

Mar 10

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 1 – Jun 21

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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+.

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Gardening in Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.