When to plant cabbage in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 22 and the first fall frost around Oct 15. Here is when to plant cabbage.
Start seeds indoorsMar 11
Plant in the bedApr 1
Start pickingJun 10
Plant again for fallJul 23
Your cabbage calendar for zone 6a
- Mar 11: Start cabbage seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Apr 1: Plant cabbage in the bed
- Jun 10: Start picking cabbage
- Jun 11: Start cabbage seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Jul 23: 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 6a. 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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