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