When to plant cabbage in Canberra
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Canberra?
Expect to harvest from around late November (Nov 28–Dec 28) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 75%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Canberra?
Start seeds indoors around late August (Aug 29–Sep 19) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Canberra?
Transplant outdoors around mid September (Sep 19–Oct 10) in Canberra, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Canberra?
Yes — Canberra supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around late December (Dec 28–Jan 11), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Canberra?
Canberra has roughly 204 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cabbage to maturity outdoors.
Sow cabbage as soon as the soil is workable — it tolerates cool weather and light frost. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Canberra's frost dates.