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Can You Grow Cabbage in California?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

California last frost

mid-January

California first frost

late December

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in California

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 21 – May 10

Dates are approximate, based on California'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 California

California spans more climate zones than any other state. Coastal regions are mild year-round; the Central Valley is hot and productive; mountains are cold; deserts are extreme.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in California?

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

What zone is California?

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

When do you plant Cabbages in California?

Plant Cabbages around mid-January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 21 – May 10.