When to plant cabbage in zone 6
In USDA zone 6, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 5 and Apr 30. Start cabbage indoors around Feb 15 to Mar 23. Plant them out around Apr 10 to May 11. Expect to harvest around Jun 10 to Jul 29.
Zone 6 dates for cabbage
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 15 to Mar 23 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | Apr 10 to May 11 |
| Harvest | Jun 10 to Jul 29 |
| Typical last spring frost | Apr 5 to Apr 30 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Oct 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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