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Can You Grow Cabbage in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in New Brunswick

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 24 – Aug 13

Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick'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 New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in New Brunswick?

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

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Cabbages in New Brunswick?

Plant Cabbages around mid-April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jun 24 – Aug 13.