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Can You Grow Cabbage in Texas?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
Texas last frost
Texas first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Texas
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
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.
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.
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.