When to plant napa cabbage in North Carolina
North Carolina spans USDA zones 7a–8b, so the right time to plant napa cabbage shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 1 in Goldsboro to April 18 in Boone — below are local dates for 96 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 8a | March 30 | November 3 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Raleigh | 8a | March 28 | November 8 | March 14 – March 28 |
| Greensboro | 8a | April 1 | November 4 | March 18 – April 1 |
| Durham | 8a | April 2 | November 4 | March 19 – April 2 |
| Winston-Salem | 8a | March 26 | November 9 | March 12 – March 26 |
| Fayetteville | 8a | March 30 | November 10 | March 16 – March 30 |
| Cary | 8a | March 27 | November 8 | March 13 – March 27 |
| Wilmington | 8b | March 19 | November 20 | March 5 – March 19 |
Napa Cabbage in North Carolina: FAQ
When can I plant napa cabbage in North Carolina?
Across North Carolina, the time to transplant napa cabbage spans roughly March 1 in Goldsboro to April 18 in Boone, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the napa cabbage planting date vary across North Carolina?
Yes. North Carolina publishes 96 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 North Carolina?
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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