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When to Plant Cabbage in West Virginia

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Mar 2 – Mar 16, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Huntington and as late as Apr 8 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 15 – Aug 29.

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
HuntingtonFeb 22 – Mar 8Mar 15 – Mar 29Aug 21 – Sep 4
CharlestonFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 19 – Apr 2Aug 17 – Aug 31
ParkersburgFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 17 – Mar 31Aug 21 – Sep 4
MorgantownMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 14 – Aug 28
WheelingMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 20 – Sep 3
Weirton HeightsMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 11 – Aug 25
WeirtonMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 11 – Aug 25
FairmontFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 19 – Sep 2
MartinsburgFeb 27 – Mar 13Mar 20 – Apr 3Aug 14 – Aug 28
BeckleyMar 18 – Apr 1Apr 8 – Apr 22Aug 1 – Aug 15
ClarksburgMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 14 – Aug 28
Teays ValleyFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 21 – Sep 4
South CharlestonMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 11 – Aug 25
Saint AlbansFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 17 – Aug 31
ViennaFeb 24 – Mar 10Mar 17 – Mar 31Aug 21 – Sep 4
BluefieldMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Aug 6 – Aug 20
Cross LanesFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 17 – Aug 31
MoundsvilleMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 12 – Aug 26
BridgeportFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 15 – Aug 29
Oak HillMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 24 – Apr 7Aug 10 – Aug 24

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in West Virginia?

In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Mar 2 – Mar 16, then transplant outdoors Mar 23 – Apr 6. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 15 in Huntington and as late as Apr 8 in Beckley. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 15 – Aug 29.

When is the last frost in West Virginia?

The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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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