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Can You Grow Cabbage in Connecticut?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Connecticut last frost

early April

Connecticut first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Connecticut

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 30

Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut'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 Connecticut

Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Connecticut?

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

What zone is Connecticut?

Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Connecticut?

Plant Cabbages around early April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 10 – Jul 30.