Can You Grow Cabbage in Utah?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
Utah last frost
Utah first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Utah
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Utah'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 Utah
Utah has an arid continental climate. Salt Lake City is Zone 6b-7a; southern Utah is Zone 7-8; mountains are Zone 4-5. Low humidity and alkaline soils require irrigation and soil amendment.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cabbage in Utah?
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
What zone is Utah?
Utah spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Cabbages in Utah?
Plant Cabbages around early April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 10 – Jul 30.