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Can You Grow Cabbage in Manitoba?

Canada · Canadian Zone 3 · zones 2, 3, 4

Grows well here

Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.

Plant zones

1a–9b

Manitoba last frost

mid-May

Manitoba first frost

late September

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Manitoba

Start indoors

Apr 3

Transplant

May 15

Harvest

Jul 24 – Sep 12

Dates are approximate, based on Manitoba'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.

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Gardening in Manitoba

Manitoba has a cold continental climate. Winnipeg is Zone 3b-4a. Cold winters and hot summers make for an intense but short growing season. Excellent for sunflowers, canola, and cool-season vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Manitoba?

Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.

What zone is Manitoba?

Manitoba spans Canadian Zone 3 (2, 3, 4).

When do you plant Cabbages in Manitoba?

Plant Cabbages around mid-May (start indoors Apr 3), harvest Jul 24 – Sep 12.