When to plant cabbage in zone 6b
In zone 6b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 15 and the first fall frost around Oct 20. Here is when to plant cabbage.
Start seeds indoorsMar 4
Plant in the bedMar 25
Start pickingJun 3
Plant again for fallJul 28
Your cabbage calendar for zone 6b
- Mar 4: Start cabbage seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Mar 25: Plant cabbage in the bed
- Jun 3: Start picking cabbage
- Jun 16: Start cabbage seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Jul 28: 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 6b. 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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