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When to Plant Cabbage in Utah

In a typical Utah location, start seeds indoors Mar 6 – Mar 20, then transplant outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 13 – Aug 27.

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
Salt Lake CityFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 30 – Sep 13
West Valley CityFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 11 – Mar 25Aug 22 – Sep 5
ProvoFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 12 – Aug 26
West JordanMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
OremMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 22 – Apr 5Aug 10 – Aug 24
SandyMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
OgdenMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 24 – Apr 7Aug 14 – Aug 28
LaytonMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 22 – Apr 5Aug 10 – Aug 24
Saint GeorgeJan 24 – Feb 7Feb 14 – Feb 28Sep 1 – Sep 15
South JordanFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 13 – Aug 27
MillcreekMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 9 – Aug 23
TaylorsvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 30 – Sep 13
LehiMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Jul 31 – Aug 14
LoganMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Jul 24 – Aug 7
MurrayMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 9 – Aug 23
DraperFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 13 – Aug 27
BountifulMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 15 – Aug 29
RivertonFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 13 – Aug 27
Pleasant GroveFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 16 – Aug 30
RoyMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 13 – Aug 27
Spanish ForkMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 9 – Aug 23
KearnsFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 11 – Mar 25Aug 22 – Sep 5
Cottonwood HeightsMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
TooeleMar 14 – Mar 28Apr 4 – Apr 18Aug 7 – Aug 21
MidvaleMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
SpringvilleMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 9 – Aug 23
HolladayMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 13 – Aug 27
HerrimanFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 13 – Aug 27
ClearfieldMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 11 – Aug 25
KaysvilleMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 22 – Apr 5Aug 10 – Aug 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 67 Utah cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Utah cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Utah?

In a typical Utah location, start seeds indoors Mar 6 – Mar 20, then transplant outdoors Mar 27 – Apr 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 14 in Saint George and as late as May 7 in Heber City. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 13 – Aug 27.

When is the last frost in Utah?

The average last spring frost in Utah ranges from March 14 in Saint George to June 4 in Heber City, 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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