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Can You Grow Cabbage in Arizona?

US · USDA Zone 9a · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Arizona last frost

late January

Arizona first frost

late December

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Arizona

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 20

Harvest

Mar 31 – May 20

Dates are approximate, based on Arizona'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 Arizona

Arizona spans dramatic climate zones from cool mountain forests to hot desert. Low-elevation cities like Phoenix grow year-round; high-elevation areas are Zone 5-6.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Arizona?

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

What zone is Arizona?

Arizona spans USDA Zone 9a (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a).

When do you plant Cabbages in Arizona?

Plant Cabbages around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 31 – May 20.