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Can You Grow Cabbage in New Mexico?
US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
New Mexico last frost
New Mexico first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in New Mexico
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Mexico'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.
Gardening in New Mexico
New Mexico has an arid continental climate. Albuquerque is Zone 7a; Santa Fe is Zone 6b; southern desert areas are Zone 8a-9a. Low humidity means dramatic temperature swings.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cabbage in New Mexico?
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
What zone is New Mexico?
New Mexico spans USDA Zone 7b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).
When do you plant Cabbages in New Mexico?
Plant Cabbages around late February (start indoors Jan 17), harvest May 9 – Jun 28.