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Can You Grow Cabbage in Rhode Island?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Rhode Island last frost

mid-March

Rhode Island first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Rhode Island

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jul 13

Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Rhode Island?

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

What zone is Rhode Island?

Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Rhode Island?

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