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Can You Grow Cabbage in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Indiana

Start indoors

Feb 23

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Aug 5

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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 Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.