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Can You Grow Cabbage in Minnesota?

US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Minnesota last frost

late April

Minnesota first frost

early October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Minnesota

Start indoors

Mar 14

Transplant

Apr 25

Harvest

Jul 4 – Aug 23

Dates are approximate, based on Minnesota'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 Minnesota

Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Minnesota?

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

What zone is Minnesota?

Minnesota spans USDA Zone 4a (2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Minnesota?

Plant Cabbages around late April (start indoors Mar 14), harvest Jul 4 – Aug 23.