Kale Growing Guide
Growing kale can be rewarding for both the beginner and the seasoned gardener. Whether you grow to unwind from stress or to enjoy more nutritious and flavorful produce, your garden provides a sense of accomplishment and pride.
Do you want to grow kale but are not quite sure where to start? This guide will help you learn the basics of planting, growing, and caring for kale in Utah and the Mountain West.
Growing Guide
This growing guide offers planting information and helpful resources to give you the tools needed to succeed.
Growing Guide — Kale in the Garden
Utah State University Extension
Growing Zones and Frost Dates
Kale is a cool-season vegetable that grows well in spring and fall. It can tolerate cool weather and often tastes sweeter after light frost. Knowing your growing zone and frost dates helps you plant kale at the right time.
Problem Solver
Watch kale for common garden problems such as aphids, cabbage worms, flea beetles, yellowing leaves, bolting, heat stress, and inconsistent watering. Healthy soil, steady moisture, and regular harvesting help kale stay productive longer.
Companion Planting
Kale can grow well near onions, beets, celery, herbs, calendula, chamomile, dill, and flowers that attract beneficial insects. Companion planting can support pollinators and natural pest control.
Where to Purchase
Look for kale seeds or starts at local garden centers, nurseries, seed companies, or Utah-friendly plant suppliers.
Favorite Recipes
Coming soon.
Final Thought
Learn how to grow delicious kale in your own garden. With the right growing guide, healthy soil, local frost-date knowledge, and regular observation, gardening in Utah and Southern Utah can be easier and more successful.