When to Plant Cabbage in Zone 4

Zone 4 Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

Mar 22

6–8 weeks before transplant

Transplant Out

May 10

After last frost (May 10)

First Harvest

Jul 16

60–100 days after planting

Season Ends

Sep 22

Before first frost (Sep 25)

Quick Facts

Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 18 inches apart

Planting Depth 0.5 inch

Min Soil Temp 40°F

Germination 5–10 days

Days to Maturity 60–100 days

Frost Tolerance Moderate frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–7.5

Difficulty Moderate

Recommended for Zone 4

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Companion Planting

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Cabbage Schedule — All Zones

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 2	Apr 6	May 25	—	Jul 31	Sep 2
Zone 3	Mar 27	May 15	—	Jul 21	Sep 12
Zone 4	Mar 22	May 10	—	Jul 16	Sep 22
Zone 5	Mar 12	Apr 30	—	Jul 6	Sep 14
Zone 6	Feb 25	Apr 15	—	Jun 21	Aug 30
Zone 7	Feb 15	Apr 5	—	Jun 11	Aug 20
Zone 8	Jan 30	Mar 20	—	May 26	Aug 4
Zone 9	Jan 10	Feb 28	—	May 6	Jul 15
Zone 10	Dec 23	Feb 10	—	Apr 18	Jun 27
Zone 11	Dec 17	Jan 15	Jan 15	Mar 23	Jun 1

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.