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When to Plant Cabbage in Maine

In a typical Maine location, start seeds indoors Mar 14 – Mar 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 28 in Lewiston and as late as Apr 18 in Sanford. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 1 – Aug 15.

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
PortlandMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 6 – Aug 20
LewistonMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 10 – Aug 24
BangorMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 6 – Apr 20Jul 26 – Aug 9
West ScarboroughMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 6 – Aug 20
South PortlandMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 6 – Aug 20
South Portland GardensMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 6 – Aug 20
AuburnMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 10 – Aug 24
BiddefordMar 21 – Apr 4Apr 11 – Apr 25Jul 25 – Aug 8
SanfordMar 28 – Apr 11Apr 18 – May 2Jul 22 – Aug 5
SacoMar 21 – Apr 4Apr 11 – Apr 25Jul 25 – Aug 8
AugustaMar 9 – Mar 23Mar 30 – Apr 13Aug 7 – Aug 21
WestbrookMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 6 – Aug 20
WatervilleMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 4 – Apr 18Aug 1 – Aug 15
BrunswickMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 4 – Apr 18Aug 1 – Aug 15
York BeachMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 3 – Apr 17Aug 5 – Aug 19
Wells Beach StationMar 21 – Apr 4Apr 11 – Apr 25Jul 25 – Aug 8
OronoMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 3 – Apr 17Jul 28 – Aug 11
LisbonMar 27 – Apr 10Apr 17 – May 1Jul 24 – Aug 7
North BathMar 22 – Apr 5Apr 12 – Apr 26Jul 28 – Aug 11
BrewerMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 6 – Apr 20Jul 26 – Aug 9
Presque IsleMar 26 – Apr 9Apr 16 – Apr 30Jul 18 – Aug 1

Showing the 21 most populous of 21 Maine cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Maine cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Maine?

In a typical Maine location, start seeds indoors Mar 14 – Mar 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 4 – Apr 18. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 28 in Lewiston and as late as Apr 18 in Sanford. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 1 – Aug 15.

When is the last frost in Maine?

The average last spring frost in Maine ranges from April 25 in Lewiston to May 16 in Sanford, 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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