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When to plant napa cabbage in Alabama

Alabama spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant napa cabbage shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 7 in Mobile to March 23 in Jacksonville below are local dates for 70 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Huntsvillethe napa cabbage transplant out window (March 10March 24) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Huntsville8aMarch 24November 8March 10 – March 24
Mobile9aFebruary 21December 6February 7 – February 21
Birmingham8aMarch 21November 11March 7 – March 21
Montgomery8bMarch 4November 18February 18 – March 4
Tuscaloosa8bMarch 18November 10March 4 – March 18
Hoover8aMarch 19November 8March 5 – March 19
Auburn8bMarch 13November 17February 27 – March 13
Dothan9aMarch 1November 24February 15 – March 1

Napa Cabbage in Alabama: FAQ

When can I plant napa cabbage in Alabama?

Across Alabama, the time to transplant napa cabbage spans roughly February 7 in Mobile to March 23 in Jacksonville, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the napa cabbage planting date vary across Alabama?

Yes. Alabama publishes 70 cities with their own frost dates, so the right napa cabbage planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

How long does napa cabbage take to grow in Alabama?

Napa Cabbage takes about 70–85 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.

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