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Can You Grow Cabbage in New Hampshire?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in New Hampshire

Start indoors

Feb 23

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Aug 5

Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Cabbages in New Hampshire?

Plant Cabbages around early April (start indoors Feb 23), harvest Jun 16 – Aug 5.