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Can You Grow Cabbage in Prince Edward Island?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Prince Edward Island last frost

mid-April

Prince Edward Island first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Prince Edward Island

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 24 – Aug 13

Dates are approximate, based on Prince Edward Island'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 Prince Edward Island

PEI has a maritime climate with mild summers and cold winters. Most of the island is Zone 5a-5b. Famous for its potatoes — the red soil and maritime moisture create ideal conditions.