Can You Grow Kale in Texas?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Texas last frost
Texas first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Texas
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas
Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Texas?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Texas?
Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).
When do you plant Kales in Texas?
Plant Kales around mid-February (start indoors Jan 18), harvest Apr 11 – May 1.