When to plant cabbage in zone 4
In USDA zone 4, the last spring frost usually falls between May 1 and May 20. Start cabbage indoors around Mar 10 to Apr 15. Plant them out around May 3 to Jun 3. Expect to harvest around Jul 3 to Aug 21.
Zone 4 dates for cabbage
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 10 to Apr 15 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | May 3 to Jun 3 |
| Harvest | Jul 3 to Aug 21 |
| Typical last spring frost | May 1 to May 20 |
| 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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