Cabbage

When to plant cabbage in zone 7

In USDA zone 7, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 1 and Apr 20. Start cabbage indoors around Feb 8 to Mar 16. Plant them out around Apr 3 to May 4. Expect to harvest around Jun 3 to Jul 22.

Zone 7 dates for cabbage

Start seeds indoorsFeb 8 to Mar 16
Plant outsideApr 3 to May 4
HarvestJun 3 to Jul 22
Typical last spring frostApr 1 to Apr 20
Typical first fall frostaround 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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How to grow cabbage

Dense, storable heads for slaws and kraut. Read the full cabbage growing guide: spacing, sun and soil, step-by-step care, problems and the best varieties.

Cabbage in other zones

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