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When to Plant Cabbage in North Carolina

In a typical North Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 10 – Feb 24, then transplant outdoors Mar 3 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 18 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 4 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 27 – Sep 10.

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
CharlotteFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 2 – Mar 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
RaleighFeb 7 – Feb 21Feb 28 – Mar 14Aug 30 – Sep 13
GreensboroFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 4 – Mar 18Aug 26 – Sep 9
DurhamFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
Winston-SalemFeb 5 – Feb 19Feb 26 – Mar 12Aug 31 – Sep 14
FayettevilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 2 – Mar 16Sep 1 – Sep 15
CaryFeb 7 – Feb 21Feb 28 – Mar 14Aug 30 – Sep 13
WilmingtonJan 29 – Feb 12Feb 19 – Mar 5Sep 11 – Sep 25
High PointFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 2 – Mar 16Aug 27 – Sep 10
AshevilleFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 9 – Mar 23Aug 22 – Sep 5
GreenvilleFeb 6 – Feb 20Feb 27 – Mar 13Aug 30 – Sep 13
ConcordFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 4 – Mar 18Aug 24 – Sep 7
GastoniaFeb 6 – Feb 20Feb 27 – Mar 13Aug 31 – Sep 14
JacksonvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 30 – Sep 13
Chapel HillFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 25 – Sep 8
Rocky MountFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 29 – Sep 12
HuntersvilleFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 2 – Mar 16Aug 25 – Sep 8
BurlingtonFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 1 – Mar 15Aug 31 – Sep 14
WilsonFeb 1 – Feb 15Feb 22 – Mar 8Sep 3 – Sep 17
KannapolisFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 4 – Mar 18Aug 24 – Sep 7
ApexFeb 6 – Feb 20Feb 27 – Mar 13Aug 30 – Sep 13
HickoryFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 26 – Sep 9
Wake ForestFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 7 – Mar 21Aug 26 – Sep 9
Indian TrailFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 27 – Sep 10
MooresvilleFeb 19 – Mar 5Mar 12 – Mar 26Aug 19 – Sep 2
GoldsboroFeb 7 – Feb 21Feb 28 – Mar 14Sep 3 – Sep 17
MonroeFeb 13 – Feb 27Mar 6 – Mar 20Aug 23 – Sep 6
SalisburyFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 9 – Mar 23Aug 21 – Sep 4
Holly SpringsFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 9 – Mar 23Aug 25 – Sep 8
MatthewsFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 27 – Sep 10

Showing the 30 most populous of 95 North Carolina cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Carolina cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in North Carolina?

In a typical North Carolina location, start seeds indoors Feb 10 – Feb 24, then transplant outdoors Mar 3 – Mar 17. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 18 in Morehead City and as late as Apr 4 in Boone. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 27 – Sep 10.

When is the last frost in North Carolina?

The average last spring frost in North Carolina ranges from March 18 in Morehead City to May 2 in Boone, 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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