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Can You Grow Cabbage in Nova Scotia?
Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
Nova Scotia last frost
Nova Scotia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Nova Scotia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
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.
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.
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.