When to plant napa cabbage in Virginia
Virginia 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 2 in Norfolk to April 12 in Radford — below are local dates for 127 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 8b | March 29 | November 12 | March 15 – March 29 |
| Chesapeake | 8a | March 23 | November 18 | March 9 – March 23 |
| Arlington | 7b | March 24 | November 18 | March 10 – March 24 |
| Norfolk | 8b | March 16 | November 26 | March 2 – March 16 |
| Richmond | 7b | April 3 | November 4 | March 20 – April 3 |
| Newport News | 8a | April 1 | November 9 | March 18 – April 1 |
| Alexandria | 8a | March 24 | November 18 | March 10 – March 24 |
| Hampton | 8b | March 24 | November 15 | March 10 – March 24 |
Napa Cabbage in Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant napa cabbage in Virginia?
Across Virginia, the time to transplant napa cabbage spans roughly March 2 in Norfolk to April 12 in Radford, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the napa cabbage planting date vary across Virginia?
Yes. Virginia publishes 127 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 Virginia?
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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