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Can You Grow Kale in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

55–75 days

When to plant Kales in Kansas

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

May 26 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.