ZonePlant
Lacinato kale

vegetable variety in zone 3a

Lacinato kale in zone 3a

Lacinato · Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Zone
3a -40°F to -35°F
Growing season
90 days
Days to harvest
50 to 75

The verdict

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About Lacinato

Earthy, sweet after frost, tender enough for salads; long blue-green dimpled strap leaves. Italian Tuscan classic, salads, soups, kale chips. Most cold-tolerant, sweetens with frost.

Critical timing for zone 3a

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Common challenges in zone 3a

  • ▸ Very short growing season
  • ▸ Late spring frosts
  • ▸ Limited fruit-tree options
  • ▸ Heavy mulching required

Modified care for zone 3a

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Lacinato in adjacent zones

Other kale varieties for zone 3a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Lacinato kale grow in zone 3a?

Yes. Lacinato is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 8a, which includes zone 3a.

Image: "Brassica oleracea var. acephala Redbor 0zz", by Photo by David J. Stang, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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