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Can You Grow Cabbage in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Rhode Island
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
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.
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.
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.