Can You Grow Kale in Montana?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Montana last frost
Montana first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Montana
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Montana'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 Montana
Montana has a semi-arid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected valleys are Zone 5-6. Short but intense growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Montana?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Montana?
Montana spans USDA Zone 4b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Kales in Montana?
Plant Kales around mid-April (start indoors Mar 18), harvest Jun 9 – Jun 29.