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Can You Grow Cabbage in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Alabama

Start indoors

Jan 4

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 26 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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 Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.