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Can You Grow Cabbage in Hawaii?

US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b

Won't grow here

Cabbage can grow in most zones as a cool-season crop — it tolerates frost well.

Plant zones

1a–9b

Hawaii last frost

no frost

Hawaii first frost

no frost

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Hawaii

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 1

Harvest

Mar 12 – May 1

Dates are approximate, based on Hawaii'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.

Full cabbage growing guide →

Gardening in Hawaii

Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.

See what grows well in Hawaii →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Hawaii?

Cabbage can grow in most zones as a cool-season crop — it tolerates frost well.

What zone is Hawaii?

Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Hawaii?

Plant Cabbages around no frost (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 12 – May 1.