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Can You Grow Cabbage in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Nova Scotia

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 30

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Nova Scotia?

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

What zone is Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia spans Canadian Zone 6 (5, 6).

When do you plant Cabbages in Nova Scotia?

Plant Cabbages around early April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 10 – Jul 30.