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Can You Grow Cabbage in West Virginia?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

1a–9b

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–120 days

When to plant Cabbages in West Virginia

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jul 30

Dates are approximate, based on West 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 West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Cabbage in West Virginia?

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

What zone is West Virginia?

West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Cabbages in West Virginia?

Plant Cabbages around early April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 10 – Jul 30.