When to plant cabbage in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

Start indoorsTransplant / sowHarvestFrost risk

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Start indoors Feb 22 · Transplant Mar 15 · First harvest May 24 · Wrap by Jun 21

Last spring frostApr 5

Start seeds indoorsFeb 22

Transplant outMar 15

First harvestMay 24

Last harvestJun 21

Fall succession sowAug 9

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 frost-free days. Cabbage tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 6 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Aug 9 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does cabbage take to grow in zone 7b?

Cabbage matures in about 70–120 days from transplanting. In zone 7b that means setting plants out around Mar 15 and first picking around May 24.

Will cabbage survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — cabbage tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

Can I plant a second crop of cabbage in zone 7b?

Yes — in zone 7b there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 9 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full cabbage growing guide →