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Can You Grow Cabbage in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 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

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Florida

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 10

Harvest

Mar 21 – May 10

Dates are approximate, based on Florida'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 Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Florida?

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

What zone is Florida?

Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Florida?

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