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Can You Grow Cabbage in Tennessee?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
Tennessee last frost
Tennessee first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Tennessee
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee'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 Tennessee
Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cabbage in Tennessee?
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
What zone is Tennessee?
Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Cabbages in Tennessee?
Plant Cabbages around mid-March (start indoors Jan 31), harvest May 24 – Jul 13.