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Can You Grow Cabbage in Vermont?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Vermont last frost

mid-April

Vermont first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Vermont

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 24 – Aug 13

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.

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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.

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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.