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When to Plant Cabbage in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, start seeds indoors Feb 28 – Mar 14, then transplant outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 10 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

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
BridgeportFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
New HavenFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 18 – Sep 1
StamfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
North StamfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
HartfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
WaterburyMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 7 – Aug 21
NorwalkFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
DanburyMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 11 – Aug 25
East NorwalkFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
New BritainFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
West HartfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
BristolMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 9 – Aug 23
MeridenMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 7 – Aug 21
HamdenFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 17 – Aug 31
FairfieldFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
West HavenFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 18 – Sep 1
MilfordFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
StratfordFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
City of Milford (balance)Feb 15 – Mar 1Mar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
East HartfordFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
MiddletownMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 7 – Aug 21
EnfieldMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 24 – Apr 7Aug 7 – Aug 21
SouthingtonMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 7 – Aug 21
SheltonMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 8 – Aug 22
NorwichFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 17 – Mar 31Aug 15 – Aug 29
TrumbullFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 8 – Mar 22Aug 28 – Sep 11
West TorringtonMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Jul 27 – Aug 10
TorringtonMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Jul 27 – Aug 10
GlastonburyFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 17 – Aug 31
NaugatuckFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 17 – Aug 31

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, start seeds indoors Feb 28 – Mar 14, then transplant outdoors Mar 21 – Apr 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 8 in Bridgeport and as late as Apr 10 in Torrington. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 14 – Aug 28.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, 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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