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When to Plant Cabbage in Tenants Harbor, Maine (04860)

Location

Tenants Harbor, Maine

ZIP Code

04860

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Cabbage can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica oleracea
Days to Maturity 70 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 24"
Type Head
Fruit Size Large (2-5 lb head)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (1-1.5 inches/week)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 4-10 days

🤝 Good Companions

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⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

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Growing Cabbage in Zone 6b

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Tenants Harbor, Maine, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Cabbage grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.