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Can You Grow Cabbage in Virginia?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Virginia last frost

early March

Virginia first frost

late November

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Virginia

Start indoors

Jan 24

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 16 – Jul 5

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.

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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.

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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.