Home › Cabbage › Grow in Kansas

Can You Grow Cabbage in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Kansas

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 30

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.