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When to Plant Cabbage in Idaho

In a typical Idaho location, start seeds indoors Mar 12 – Mar 26, then transplant outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 9 in Lewiston and as late as Apr 19 in Eagle. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 5 – Aug 19. 2 cities in Idaho are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

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
BoiseMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 12 – Aug 26
MeridianMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 12 – Aug 26
NampaMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 4 – Aug 18
Idaho FallsMar 21 – Apr 4Apr 11 – Apr 25Jul 23 – Aug 6
PocatelloMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 4 – Apr 18Aug 2 – Aug 16
CaldwellMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 9 – Aug 23
Coeur d'AleneMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 9 – Aug 23
Twin FallsMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 31 – Aug 14
LewistonFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 9 – Mar 23Aug 17 – Aug 31
Lewiston OrchardsFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 9 – Mar 23Aug 17 – Aug 31
Post FallsMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 9 – Aug 23
RexburgMar 27 – Apr 10Apr 17 – May 1Jul 15 – Jul 29
MoscowFrost-free: year-round planting
EagleMar 29 – Apr 12Apr 19 – May 3Aug 3 – Aug 17
CondaFrost-free: year-round planting
KunaMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 12 – Aug 26
AmmonMar 21 – Apr 4Apr 11 – Apr 25Jul 23 – Aug 6
ChubbuckMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 4 – Apr 18Aug 2 – Aug 16
HaydenMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 9 – Aug 23
Mountain HomeMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 4 – Apr 18Jul 30 – Aug 13
BlackfootMar 17 – Mar 31Apr 7 – Apr 21Jul 25 – Aug 8
Garden CityMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 12 – Aug 26
JeromeMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 4 – Apr 18Aug 5 – Aug 19
BurleyMar 19 – Apr 2Apr 9 – Apr 23Jul 26 – Aug 9

Showing the 24 most populous of 24 Idaho cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Idaho cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Idaho?

In a typical Idaho location, start seeds indoors Mar 12 – Mar 26, then transplant outdoors Apr 2 – Apr 16. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 9 in Lewiston and as late as Apr 19 in Eagle. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 5 – Aug 19. 2 cities in Idaho are essentially frost-free and can plant on a year-round schedule.

When is the last frost in Idaho?

The average last spring frost in Idaho ranges from April 6 in Lewiston to May 17 in Eagle, 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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