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Can You Grow Cabbage in Missouri?

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

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Missouri

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 30

Dates are approximate, based on Missouri'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 Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Missouri?

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

What zone is Missouri?

Missouri spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Missouri?

Plant Cabbages around early April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 10 – Jul 30.