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Can You Grow Cabbage in Texas?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Texas last frost

mid-February

Texas first frost

early December

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Texas

Start indoors

Jan 4

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 26 – Jun 15

Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas

Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Texas?

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

What zone is Texas?

Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Texas?

Plant Cabbages around mid-February (start indoors Jan 4), harvest Apr 26 – Jun 15.