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When to Plant Cabbage in New Hampshire

In a typical New Hampshire location, start seeds indoors Mar 15 – Mar 29, then transplant outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Salem and as late as Apr 16 in Berlin. 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
ManchesterMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Aug 2 – Aug 16
NashuaMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Aug 3 – Aug 17
ConcordMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Jul 25 – Aug 8
East ConcordMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Jul 25 – Aug 8
Derry VillageMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Aug 2 – Aug 16
DoverMar 15 – Mar 29Apr 5 – Apr 19Aug 1 – Aug 15
RochesterMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 31 – Aug 14
SalemMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 24 – Apr 7Aug 12 – Aug 26
MerrimackMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Aug 3 – Aug 17
KeeneMar 26 – Apr 9Apr 16 – Apr 30Jul 23 – Aug 6
DerryMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Aug 2 – Aug 16
PortsmouthMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 6 – Apr 20Jul 30 – Aug 13
BedfordMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 24 – Apr 7Aug 10 – Aug 24
LaconiaMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Aug 9 – Aug 23
LebanonMar 21 – Apr 4Apr 11 – Apr 25Jul 28 – Aug 11
WindhamMar 15 – Mar 29Apr 5 – Apr 19Jul 30 – Aug 13
ClaremontMar 26 – Apr 9Apr 16 – Apr 30Jul 23 – Aug 6
PelhamMar 15 – Mar 29Apr 5 – Apr 19Jul 30 – Aug 13
SomersworthMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 31 – Aug 14
LondonderryMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 24 – Apr 7Aug 10 – Aug 24
DurhamMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Jul 26 – Aug 9
HamptonMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 6 – Apr 20Jul 30 – Aug 13
BerlinMar 26 – Apr 9Apr 16 – Apr 30Jul 22 – Aug 5
ExeterMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 6 – Apr 20Jul 30 – Aug 13

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in New Hampshire?

In a typical New Hampshire location, start seeds indoors Mar 15 – Mar 29, then transplant outdoors Apr 5 – Apr 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 24 in Salem and as late as Apr 16 in Berlin. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 31 – Aug 14.

When is the last frost in New Hampshire?

The average last spring frost in New Hampshire ranges from April 21 in Salem to May 14 in Berlin, 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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