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When to Plant Cabbage in Alaska

In a typical Alaska location, start seeds indoors Mar 28 – Apr 11, then transplant outdoors Apr 18 – May 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Ketchikan and as late as May 14 in Kalifornsky. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 15 – Jul 29.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Cabbage Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
AnchorageMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 3 – Apr 17Jul 21 – Aug 4
FairbanksMar 28 – Apr 11Apr 18 – May 2Jun 28 – Jul 12
JuneauMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 13 – Aug 27
Eagle RiverMar 21 – Apr 4Apr 11 – Apr 25Jul 18 – Aug 1
BadgerApr 3 – Apr 17Apr 24 – May 8Jun 24 – Jul 8
Knik-FairviewMar 30 – Apr 13Apr 20 – May 4Jul 12 – Jul 26
CollegeMar 30 – Apr 13Apr 20 – May 4Jun 28 – Jul 12
WasillaMar 28 – Apr 11Apr 18 – May 2Jul 15 – Jul 29
SitkaMar 15 – Mar 29Apr 5 – Apr 19Aug 9 – Aug 23
LakesMar 28 – Apr 11Apr 18 – May 2Jul 15 – Jul 29
KetchikanFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 7 – Mar 21Aug 31 – Sep 14
TanainaMar 28 – Apr 11Apr 18 – May 2Jul 15 – Jul 29
KalifornskyApr 23 – May 7May 14 – May 28Jun 23 – Jul 7
KenaiApr 5 – Apr 19Apr 26 – May 10Jul 4 – Jul 18
Meadow LakesMar 28 – Apr 11Apr 18 – May 2Jul 15 – Jul 29
PalmerMar 18 – Apr 1Apr 8 – Apr 22Jul 17 – Jul 31
Elmendorf Air Force BaseMar 21 – Apr 4Apr 11 – Apr 25Jul 18 – Aug 1
BethelApr 2 – Apr 16Apr 23 – May 7Jul 14 – Jul 28
KodiakMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 5 – Aug 19
SterlingApr 1 – Apr 15Apr 22 – May 6Jul 13 – Jul 27

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 Alaska cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alaska cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Alaska?

In a typical Alaska location, start seeds indoors Mar 28 – Apr 11, then transplant outdoors Apr 18 – May 2. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 7 in Ketchikan and as late as May 14 in Kalifornsky. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 15 – Jul 29.

When is the last frost in Alaska?

The average last spring frost in Alaska ranges from April 4 in Ketchikan to June 11 in Kalifornsky, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do cabbage take to grow?

Cabbage typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

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