Mississippi · Garden vegetables

Cabbage season in Mississippi

Typically mid-April to mid-June, and again early November to late December, with peak early May through late May.

Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.

At a glance

Early

From mid-April, and again early November — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

early May through late May; again mid-November through mid-December — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through late December — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 17 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is cabbage season in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, the cabbage season typically runs mid-April to mid-June, and again early November to late December, with peak availability early May through late May. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own cabbage in Mississippi?

U-pick cabbage is rare — buy heads at fall farm stands and farmers markets instead. The best market weeks are early May through late May.

How long does cabbage season last in Mississippi?

about 17 weeks end to end — mid-April to mid-June, and again early November to late December. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.