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