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When to Plant Cabbage in Chicken, Alaska (99732)

Location

Chicken, Alaska

ZIP Code

99732

USDA Zone

1b

Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, April 29, 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

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Growing Cabbage in Zone 1b

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Chicken, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 1b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Cabbage grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.