Wisconsin · Garden vegetables

Cabbage season in Wisconsin

Typically mid-June to late October, with peak mid-July through mid-October.

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

Kraut country — big acreage runs late for storage heads and sauerkraut packs.

At a glance

Early

From mid-June — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

mid-July through mid-October — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

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

Season length

about 19 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is cabbage season in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, the cabbage season typically runs mid-June to late October, with peak availability mid-July through mid-October. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own cabbage in Wisconsin?

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

How long does cabbage season last in Wisconsin?

about 19 weeks end to end — mid-June to late October. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.