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Can You Grow Cabbage in Wisconsin?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Plant zones
Wisconsin last frost
Wisconsin first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Cabbages in Wisconsin
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin has a cold humid continental climate. Milwaukee is Zone 5b-6a; northern Wisconsin is Zone 4a-5a. Cold winters but warm productive summers. Known for dairy farming and cold-hardy crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Cabbage in Wisconsin?
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
What zone is Wisconsin?
Wisconsin spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Cabbages in Wisconsin?
Plant Cabbages around mid-April (start indoors Mar 3), harvest Jun 24 – Aug 13.