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Can You Grow Cabbage in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

May 4

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 24 – Oct 13

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories'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.

Full cabbage growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Northwest Territories?

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

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Cabbages in Northwest Territories?

Plant Cabbages around mid-June (start indoors May 4), harvest Aug 24 – Oct 13.