When to plant cabbage in zone 8b
In zone 8b, the last spring frost usually comes around Mar 15 and the first fall frost around Nov 18. Here is when to plant cabbage.
Start seeds indoorsFeb 1
Plant in the bedFeb 22
Start pickingMay 3
Plant again for fallAug 26
Your cabbage calendar for zone 8b
- Feb 1: Start cabbage seeds indoors (or buy plants later)
- Feb 22: Plant cabbage in the bed
- May 3: Start picking cabbage
- Jul 15: Start cabbage seeds indoors for a fall crop
- Aug 26: 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 8b. 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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