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Can You Grow Cabbage in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Maryland

Start indoors

Jan 24

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 16 – Jul 5

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Maryland?

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

What zone is Maryland?

Maryland spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Maryland?

Plant Cabbages around early March (start indoors Jan 24), harvest May 16 – Jul 5.