Can You Grow Kale in Oregon?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Oregon last frost
Oregon first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Oregon
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon
Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Oregon?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Oregon?
Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Kales in Oregon?
Plant Kales around late January (start indoors Jan 2), harvest Mar 26 – Apr 15.