West Virginia · Garden vegetables

Cabbage season in West Virginia

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

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

At a glance

Early

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

Peak

mid-June through late September — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

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

Season length

about 19 weeks end to end, shoulders included.

Cabbage

Look: Heads should look tight and glossy with crisp wrapper leaves and no yellowing or splitting at the base.
Feel: Squeeze it — a ready head feels rock-hard and heavy for its size, never spongy or loose.
Smell: The cut stem should smell clean and peppery; any sulfur whiff means the head is old.
Tip: Pick heads that still wear a few loose outer leaves — stripped-bare heads have often been tidied up to hide age.
Keeps: Fridge crisper in a loose bag — a hard head keeps a month or more.

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Frequently asked questions

When is cabbage season in West Virginia?

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

Can I pick my own cabbage in West Virginia?

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

How long does cabbage season last in West Virginia?

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