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Can You Grow Cabbage in North Dakota?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

North Dakota last frost

late April

North Dakota first frost

early October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in North Dakota

Start indoors

Mar 14

Transplant

Apr 25

Harvest

Jul 4 – Aug 23

Dates are approximate, based on North Dakota'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 North Dakota

North Dakota has a harsh continental climate with cold winters and short warm summers. Most of the state is Zone 3b-4a. Focus on cold-hardy crops and short-season varieties.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in North Dakota?

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

What zone is North Dakota?

North Dakota spans USDA Zone 4a (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).

When do you plant Cabbages in North Dakota?

Plant Cabbages around late April (start indoors Mar 14), harvest Jul 4 – Aug 23.