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When to Plant Cabbage in Minnesota

In a typical Minnesota 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 24 in Winona and as late as May 8 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 31 – Aug 14.

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
MinneapolisMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 7 – Aug 21
Saint PaulMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 7 – Aug 21
RochesterMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 28 – Aug 11
BloomingtonMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 9 – Aug 23
DuluthMar 26 – Apr 9Apr 16 – Apr 30Aug 3 – Aug 17
Brooklyn ParkMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 30 – Aug 13
PlymouthMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 3 – Aug 17
Maple GroveMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 30 – Aug 13
WoodburyMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 3 – Aug 17
EaganMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 9 – Aug 23
Saint CloudMar 19 – Apr 2Apr 9 – Apr 23Jul 22 – Aug 5
Eden PrairieMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 5 – Aug 19
West Coon RapidsMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 30 – Aug 13
Coon RapidsMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 30 – Aug 13
BlaineMar 17 – Mar 31Apr 7 – Apr 21Jul 24 – Aug 7
BurnsvilleMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 9 – Aug 23
LakevilleMar 9 – Mar 23Mar 30 – Apr 13Aug 1 – Aug 15
MinnetonkaMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 31 – Aug 14
Apple ValleyMar 9 – Mar 23Mar 30 – Apr 13Aug 1 – Aug 15
EdinaMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 9 – Aug 23
Minnetonka MillsMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 3 – Aug 17
Saint Louis ParkMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 3 – Aug 17
MoorheadMar 17 – Mar 31Apr 7 – Apr 21Jul 25 – Aug 8
MankatoMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 31 – Aug 14
MaplewoodMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 3 – Aug 17
ShakopeeMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 5 – Aug 19
RichfieldMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 9 – Aug 23
Cottage GroveMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 10 – Aug 24
RosevilleMar 10 – Mar 24Mar 31 – Apr 14Jul 30 – Aug 13
Inver Grove HeightsMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 7 – Aug 21

Showing the 30 most populous of 104 Minnesota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Minnesota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Minnesota?

In a typical Minnesota 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 24 in Winona and as late as May 8 in Hibbing. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 31 – Aug 14.

When is the last frost in Minnesota?

The average last spring frost in Minnesota ranges from April 21 in Winona to June 5 in Hibbing, 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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