When to Plant Cabbage in Zone 8
In USDA zone 8a, start seeds indoors around February 18, transplant or plant outdoors March 18 to June 11, and expect your first harvest around June 11. Zone 8 also has a fall planting window opening around August 25. (8a shown here — see 8a and 8b dates separately below.)
Cabbage planting calendar for USDA Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 18
Transplant outdoors
Mar 18
Projected first harvest
Jun 11
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 21
Transplant outdoors
Aug 25
Projected first harvest
Nov 18
spring planting
fall planting
Most cabbage mature in about 60 to 160 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 223 frost-free days in zone 8a.
Cabbage planting calendar for USDA Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
spring planting
Start seeds indoors
Feb 6
Transplant outdoors
Mar 6
Projected first harvest
May 30
fall planting
Start seeds indoors
Jul 31
Transplant outdoors
Sep 4
Projected first harvest
Nov 28
spring planting
fall planting
Most cabbage mature in about 60 to 160 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 245 frost-free days in zone 8b.
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Varieties to grow
5 varieties of cabbage in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with cabbage
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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