Does this kale survive winter climates?
1968384
It depends on your zone. Zone 4, no. 5? Possibly. The kale is frost hardy, and cold weather improves the flavor, but a prolonged deep freeze is going likely to kill it.
1968385
Depends on where you live. I live in Ky and it will grow only in spring and fall
1968386
Depends on where you live. I live in Ky and I can get it to grow spring and fall
1554515
not really, but it get pretty tall (about 2 feets high). It didn't survive on winter. I already start plant it early this year it a pot, so I can move it indoor during winter. hope this help.
959779
Yes! I use it primarily for smoothies, be they green or fruit. It gets kale chopped to the point you don't have to chew it! I've had this for a year now, still going strong! Hope this helps!
1199174
Yes this is not cold hardy. So if you reach the 30's, take it in. Mine have grown all winter in a sunny window quite well.
769981
Hi Diane, I believe it would, as I have used it to make pesto, which calls for a large amount of fresh basil. It worked just fine for this, so I think the kale would be much the same.
560566
The seed tray is small and I'm in Colorado and haven't had a problem with snow getting into it. As others have said, the seed doesn't last that long anyway!
1775172
So far it seems to be! I have only had it since last summer. It lived on the deck in it's original pot until around October. From what I have read it can be outside in temps as low as 15F at night so watch the weather. For the winter I moved it into an unheated garage. It looked like a little twig all winter but perked right up when I put it outside in the spring! No fruit so far but we'll see.
1788877
I usually only keep the plants inside during the cold seasons. But they grow all during the long winters. I have grown kale successfully. Just be sure to have the lights closer to the plants so they don't get spindly.
1923171
No. Since the plant is very watery it will freeze and die. If temps drop below 40F you must find a way to keep them warm by means of a green house or shelter.
2272498
Kale is definitely annual in my part of the country - zone 4b. I should think the growing season is longer in other zones but should also be annual. I am not a professional gardener or botanist. I am a nurse. I'm sure it seeds well and it doesn't mind the the cold much. It gets sweeter when it experiences a frost or two.
650482
I live on Long Island and my strawberries did not survive this past winter. They were planted in this pot. My parent's strawberries did survive the winter and they were in the ground so I guess it depends.
2122966
If you are growing this plant indoor, the winter zone should not be an issue. Just as a reference, I live in zone 7 and still have problem growing this plant indoor. My plant from 9GreenBox is relatively big but I still have problem growing it. The have multiple failures so it probably has nothing to do with 9GreenBox.
644055
No, they will not die in the snow....... they are a bulb, and most likely will survive dormant during the winter, and sprout again in the spring. If clover survives in your area over winter, than Oxalis Triangularis will also.
1715289
Mine barely survived the last two winters indoor. I had it in a window which got direct morning sun. It comes to life in the spring/summer when I take it back outside but doesn't seem to have enough time to grow and fruit before Fall returns.
567008
This plant wont be able to handle anything under 30 degrees..you have to bring it inside during the winter so keep in a large pot you can move around
2204113
Pot it and keep it inside until there is no chance of frost. After it has a good root system, it should survive winters just fine.
2272497
They are listed as annual plants but I have planted them in the fall for harvest in the late summer or fall. I actually did have them survive for a second year but I understand that is not usual. By the way, I am also a nurse as is Vicki Aarsheim.Maybe we just have good luck with kale. lol