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Can You Grow Cabbage in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Maine
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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 Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cabbage in Maine?
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Cabbages in Maine?
Plant Cabbages around mid-April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jun 24 – Aug 13.