Adelaide, South Australia
When to plant cabbage in Adelaide
Station data · 80% confidence cool seasonhardy to frost
- Harvestearly OctoberOct 3 – Nov 2 · 72% conf.
- Start seeds indoorsearly JulyJul 4 – Jul 25 · 76% conf.
- Transplant outdoorslate JulyJul 25 – Aug 15 · 80% conf.
The growing window at a glance
Cabbage at a glance in Adelaide
- Needs soil above 5°C to germinate well.
- Days to maturity: 70–100 days.
- Climate zone: Mediterranean, hot summer (Csa).
Frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees. Your garden's microclimate — slopes, walls, urban heat, cold pockets — can shift these dates by a week or more. Use them as a confident starting point, then watch your local forecast.
Frequently asked
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Adelaide?
Expect to harvest from around early October (Oct 3–Nov 2) in Adelaide, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 72%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Adelaide?
Start seeds indoors around early July (Jul 4–Jul 25) in Adelaide, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Adelaide?
Transplant outdoors around late July (Jul 25–Aug 15) in Adelaide, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
How long is the growing season in Adelaide?
Adelaide has roughly 304 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cabbage to maturity outdoors.