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Can You Grow Cabbage in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Louisiana

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 10 – May 30

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Louisiana?

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

What zone is Louisiana?

Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).

When do you plant Cabbages in Louisiana?

Plant Cabbages around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 10 – May 30.