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Can You Grow Cabbage in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Quebec

Start indoors

Mar 20

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jul 10 – Aug 29

Dates are approximate, based on Quebec'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 Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Quebec?

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

What zone is Quebec?

Quebec spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Cabbages in Quebec?

Plant Cabbages around early May (start indoors Mar 20), harvest Jul 10 – Aug 29.