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Can You Grow Cabbage in Montana?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Montana last frost

mid-April

Montana first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Montana

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 24 – Aug 13

Dates are approximate, based on Montana'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.

Full cabbage growing guide →

Gardening in Montana

Montana has a semi-arid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 4-5; protected valleys are Zone 5-6. Short but intense growing seasons.