Cabbage Growing Guide
Cabbage is a great next step in your growing journey. Follow this guide from planting to harvest and you'll do great.
At a Glance
Difficulty
Moderate
Category
Vegetable
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Frost Tolerance
Frost Hardy
Growing Zones
Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Plant Family
Brassicaceae
Growing Season
Cool Season
Plant Lifecycle
Biennial
Also grows well as
When To Start
First Chance to Plant
45 Days Before Last Frost
Last Chance to Plant
60 Days Before First Frost
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Your Cabbage Planting Window
Start planting
May 15, 2026
Last chance
Sep 10, 2026
The Journey Ahead
Cabbage's Lifecycle
Seedling
Mature Plant
Seed Production
Step 1
Prepare Your Space
0.5 cm
Seeding Depth
45 cm
Plant Spacing
90 cm
Row Spacing
1
Plants / Sq Ft
Vertical Growing
Yes – Tower.
Method: Tower.
Succession Planting
Yes.
Good Companions
Bad Companions
Step 2
Planting & Sprouting
Expect sprouts in 5–10 days
Growing Tips
- 1Plant cabbage in a spot that gets full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
- 2Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, watering deeply once a week.
- 3Use well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost, and space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation.
- 4To manage pests, use row covers to protect young plants and regularly check for and remove any caterpillars or aphids.
Seedling Phase
Step 3
Growth & Maturity
~70
Days to Maturity
40 cm
Mature Height
45 cm
Mature Width
Pests to Watch For
Diseases to Watch For
Mature Plant
Step 4
Harvesting
Harvest Window
45 days
When to Pick
Cut head when firm
How to Harvest
- 1Harvest cabbage when the heads are firm and reach the desired size, typically 4-6 inches in diameter.
- 2Use a sharp knife to cut the head at the base, leaving the outer leaves and stem intact to encourage regrowth of smaller heads.
- 3Avoid pulling the plant to prevent damage to the roots and surrounding soil.
Step 5
Saving Seeds
How to Save Seeds
Saving seeds from your cabbage plant is a rewarding and simple process that any new grower can master! Allow your healthiest cabbage plants to flower and form seed pods, then wait until the pods turn brown and dry on the plant. Gently cut the pods, place them in a paper bag, and let them dry for a few more days. Once fully dry, break open the pods to collect the tiny seeds inside. Store your seeds in a cool, dry place in a labeled envelope or jar, and you’ll be ready to grow your own cabbages next season—saving seeds is a wonderful way to become more self-sufficient and connect with your garden’s cycle!
Seed Production
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