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Can You Grow Cabbage in Hawaii?
US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
Cabbage can grow in most zones as a cool-season crop — it tolerates frost well.
Plant zones
Hawaii last frost
Hawaii first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Hawaii
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
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.
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.
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.