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Can You Grow Cabbage in Alaska?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Alaska last frost

mid-April

Alaska first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Alaska

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 24 – Aug 13

Dates are approximate, based on Alaska'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 Alaska

Alaska ranges from subarctic to maritime climates. The interior has very short summers but intense sunlight. Coastal areas are milder. Cold-hardy crops and greenhouses are key.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Alaska?

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

What zone is Alaska?

Alaska spans USDA Zone 4b (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Alaska?

Plant Cabbages around mid-April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jun 24 – Aug 13.