When to plant cabbage in zone 3a
A planting schedule for cabbage in USDA hardiness zone 3a, where the typical last spring frost is around May 21, 2026 and the first fall frost around Sep 22, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 99602) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Cabbage planting schedule for zone 3a
- Start seeds indoorsMar 24, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026
- Start hardening offApr 25, 2026 – Oct 21, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsMay 5, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Jun 2, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 99602) in zone 3a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.