Can You Grow Kale in Ohio?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Ohio last frost
Ohio first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Ohio
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio
Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Ohio?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Ohio?
Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Kales in Ohio?
Plant Kales around early April (start indoors Mar 10), harvest Jun 1 – Jun 21.