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Can You Grow Cabbage in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Oregon

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 10 – May 30

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Oregon?

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

What zone is Oregon?

Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Oregon?

Plant Cabbages around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 10 – May 30.