Can You Grow Cabbage in Canadian Zone 1?
Quick Answer:
✅ Yes — Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
✅ Yes
Cabbage grows well in Canadian Zone 1
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
📅 When to Plant in Canadian Zone 1
Start Indoors
May 4
Transplant Out
Jun 15
Last Sow Date
Apr 17
🌾 Harvest
Aug 24 – Oct 13
Based on Canadian Zone 1's average last frost of mid-June and first frost of mid-August.
🌱 Growing Cabbage in Canadian Zone 1
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant early — cabbage handles frost. Net against cabbage moths. Harvest when heads feel solid and before they split.
🪴 Container: 5+ gal pot❄️ Frost Tolerant
🗺️ Canadian Plant Hardiness Zones
Zone 1 is shown in
this colour
on the map below
Canadian Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2014) — Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada / Canadian Forest Service
Canadian zones run 0–9 (coldest to warmest) — a separate system from USDA zones. Browse all Canadian zones →
Technical climate details for Canadian Zone 1
- USDA Zone
- 1
- Last Frost
- mid-June
- First Frost
- mid-August
- Frost-Free Days
- 61
- Cabbage Zone Range
- 1a – 9b
- Days to Harvest
- 70–120 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabbage grows well here — it is one of the most cold-hardy vegetables available.
Canadian Zone 1 is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1 with approximately 61 frost-free days per year.
Cabbage grows in USDA Zones 1a–9b.
Cabbage needs moderate care and attention to thrive.