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When to Plant Cabbage in North Dakota

In a typical North Dakota location, start seeds indoors Mar 22 – Apr 5, then transplant outdoors Apr 12 – Apr 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 6 in Wahpeton and as late as Apr 23 in Beulah. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 22 – Aug 5.

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
FargoMar 17 – Mar 31Apr 7 – Apr 21Jul 25 – Aug 8
BismarckMar 22 – Apr 5Apr 12 – Apr 26Jul 22 – Aug 5
Grand ForksMar 22 – Apr 5Apr 12 – Apr 26Jul 23 – Aug 6
MinotMar 22 – Apr 5Apr 12 – Apr 26Jul 23 – Aug 6
West FargoMar 22 – Apr 5Apr 12 – Apr 26Jul 22 – Aug 5
WillistonApr 2 – Apr 16Apr 23 – May 7Jul 13 – Jul 27
DickinsonApr 1 – Apr 15Apr 22 – May 6Jul 14 – Jul 28
MandanMar 25 – Apr 8Apr 15 – Apr 29Jul 19 – Aug 2
JamestownMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Jul 21 – Aug 4
WahpetonMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 6 – Apr 20Jul 25 – Aug 8
Devils LakeMar 18 – Apr 1Apr 8 – Apr 22Jul 27 – Aug 10
Watford CityMar 21 – Apr 4Apr 11 – Apr 25Jul 19 – Aug 2
Valley CityMar 25 – Apr 8Apr 15 – Apr 29Jul 18 – Aug 1
Minot Air Force BaseMar 23 – Apr 6Apr 13 – Apr 27Jul 21 – Aug 4
GraftonMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 6 – Apr 20Jul 29 – Aug 12
LincolnMar 26 – Apr 9Apr 16 – Apr 30Jul 22 – Aug 5
BeulahApr 2 – Apr 16Apr 23 – May 7Jul 12 – Jul 26
RugbyMar 29 – Apr 12Apr 19 – May 3Jul 15 – Jul 29
StanleyMar 29 – Apr 12Apr 19 – May 3Jul 15 – Jul 29
HoraceMar 16 – Mar 30Apr 6 – Apr 20Jul 24 – Aug 7

Showing the 20 most populous of 20 North Dakota cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all North Dakota cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in North Dakota?

In a typical North Dakota location, start seeds indoors Mar 22 – Apr 5, then transplant outdoors Apr 12 – Apr 26. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 6 in Wahpeton and as late as Apr 23 in Beulah. For a fall crop, plant around Jul 22 – Aug 5.

When is the last frost in North Dakota?

The average last spring frost in North Dakota ranges from May 4 in Wahpeton to May 21 in Beulah, 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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