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Can You Grow Cabbage in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
Vermont last frost
Vermont first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Vermont
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cabbage in Vermont?
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Cabbages in Vermont?
Plant Cabbages around mid-April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jun 24 – Aug 13.