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Can You Grow Kale in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Rhode Island
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Rhode Island?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Kales in Rhode Island?
Plant Kales around mid-March (start indoors Feb 14), harvest May 9 – May 29.