Can You Grow Kale in Wyoming?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
Plant zones
Wyoming last frost
Wyoming first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Kales in Wyoming
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Wyoming'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 Wyoming
Wyoming has a semi-arid mountain climate with cold winters and short summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected low-elevation areas may reach Zone 5b-6a. Focus on hardy crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Kale in Wyoming?
Kale grows exceptionally well here — it is one of the most cold-tolerant vegetables available.
What zone is Wyoming?
Wyoming spans USDA Zone 4b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Kales in Wyoming?
Plant Kales around mid-April (start indoors Mar 18), harvest Jun 9 – Jun 29.