When to plant cabbage in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 25 and the first fall frost around Nov 10. Here is when to plant cabbage.
Start seeds indoorsFeb 11
Plant in the bedMar 4
Start pickingMay 13
Plant again for fallAug 18
Your cabbage calendar for zone 8a
- Feb 11: Start cabbage seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Mar 4: Plant cabbage in the bed
- May 13: Start picking cabbage
- Jul 7: Start cabbage seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Aug 18: 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 8a. 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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