When to plant cabbage in zone 10a
In zone 10a, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 31 and the first fall frost around Dec 20. Here is when to plant cabbage.
Start seeds indoorsDec 20
Plant in the bedJan 10
Start pickingMar 21
Plant again for fallSep 27
Your cabbage calendar for zone 10a
- Dec 20: Start cabbage seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Jan 10: Plant cabbage in the bed
- Mar 21: Start picking cabbage
- Aug 16: Start cabbage seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Sep 27: 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 10a. 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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