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Can You Grow Kale in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

2a–9b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

55–75 days

When to plant Kales in Louisiana

Start indoors

Jan 2

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 26 – Apr 15

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Kale in Louisiana?

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

What zone is Louisiana?

Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).

When do you plant Kales in Louisiana?

Plant Kales around late January (start indoors Jan 2), harvest Mar 26 – Apr 15.