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Can You Grow Cabbage in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Virginia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cabbage in Virginia?
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Cabbages in Virginia?
Plant Cabbages around early March (start indoors Jan 24), harvest May 16 – Jul 5.