When to plant cabbage in zone 3
In USDA zone 3, the last spring frost usually falls between May 5 and May 31. Start cabbage indoors around Mar 17 to Apr 22. Plant them out around May 10 to Jun 10. Expect to harvest around Jul 10 to Aug 28.
Zone 3 dates for cabbage
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 17 to Apr 22 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | May 10 to Jun 10 |
| Harvest | Jul 10 to Aug 28 |
| Typical last spring frost | May 5 to May 31 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Sep 15 |
USDA zones measure winter cold, not frost dates, so these are typical dates for the zone. Towns in the same zone can be weeks apart.
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