Cabbage

Cabbage Growing Guide

Cabbage

Cabbage

Growing cabbage can be rewarding for both the beginner and the seasoned gardener. Whether you grow to unwind from stress or to enjoy more nutritious and flavorful produce, your garden provides a sense of accomplishment and pride.

Do you want to grow cabbage but are not quite sure where to start? This guide will help you learn the basics of planting, growing, and caring for cabbage in Utah and the Mountain West.

Growing Guide

This growing guide offers planting information and helpful resources to give you the tools needed to succeed.

Growing Guide — Cabbage in the Garden
Utah State University Extension

Growing Zones and Frost Dates

Cabbage is a cool-season vegetable that grows best in mild weather. Knowing your growing zone and local frost dates helps you plant cabbage at the right time for spring and fall harvests.

Problem Solver

Watch cabbage for common garden problems such as cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, yellowing leaves, splitting heads, heat stress, and inconsistent watering. Healthy soil and steady moisture help cabbage form better heads.

Garden Problem Solver Tool

Companion Planting

Cabbage can grow well near beets, onions, celery, dill, chamomile, sage, rosemary, and other plants that help support beneficial insects. Give cabbage plenty of room for good airflow and head development.

Companion Planting Guide

Where to Purchase

Look for cabbage seeds or starts at local garden centers, nurseries, seed companies, or Utah-friendly plant suppliers.

Favorite Recipes

Coming soon.

Final Thought

Learn how to grow delicious cabbage in your own garden. With the right growing guide, healthy soil, local frost-date knowledge, and regular observation, gardening in Utah and Southern Utah can be easier and more successful.