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Can You Grow Cabbage in Alberta?
Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
Alberta last frost
Alberta first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Alberta
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Cabbage
Cabbage is cold-hardy and productive — a staple of cool-climate gardens.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant early — cabbage handles frost. Net against cabbage moths. Harvest when heads feel solid and before they split.
Gardening in Alberta
Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cabbage in Alberta?
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
What zone is Alberta?
Alberta spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5).
When do you plant Cabbages in Alberta?
Plant Cabbages around early May (start indoors Mar 20), harvest Jul 10 – Aug 29.