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Can You Grow Cabbage in Washington?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

Washington last frost

late January

Washington first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in Washington

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 10 – May 30

Dates are approximate, based on Washington'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 Washington

Washington has dramatically different climates. The wet maritime west (Zone 8a-8b) is mild and productive year-round. Eastern Washington is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6) with hot dry summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in Washington?

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

What zone is Washington?

Washington spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Cabbages in Washington?

Plant Cabbages around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 10 – May 30.