Can You Grow Kale in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Maine
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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 Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Maine?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Kales in Maine?
Plant Kales around mid-April (start indoors Mar 18), harvest Jun 9 – Jun 29.