When to plant cabbage in zone 5a
In zone 5a, the last spring frost usually comes around May 4 and the first fall frost around Oct 3. Here is when to plant cabbage.
Start seeds indoorsMar 23
Plant in the bedApr 13
Start pickingJun 22
Plant again for fallJul 11
Your cabbage calendar for zone 5a
- Mar 23: Start cabbage seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Apr 13: Plant cabbage in the bed
- Jun 22: Start picking cabbage
- May 30: Start cabbage seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Jul 11: Plant cabbage again for a fall crop
Keep it evenly watered so the heads do not split.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per square foot.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 5a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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