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Can You Grow Cabbage in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in New Jersey

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jul 13

Dates are approximate, based on New Jersey'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 Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in New Jersey?

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

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Cabbages in New Jersey?

Plant Cabbages around mid-March (start indoors Jan 31), harvest May 24 – Jul 13.