Melbourne, Victoria
When to plant cabbage in Melbourne
Station data · 86% confidence cool seasonhardy to frost
- Harvestmid OctoberOct 16 – Nov 15 · 77% conf.
- Start seeds indoorsmid JulyJul 17 – Aug 7 · 82% conf.
- Transplant outdoorsearly AugustAug 7 – Aug 28 · 86% conf.
The growing window at a glance
Cabbage at a glance in Melbourne
- Needs soil above 5°C to germinate well.
- Days to maturity: 70–100 days.
- Climate zone: Temperate oceanic (Cfb).
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 Melbourne?
Expect to harvest from around mid October (Oct 16–Nov 15) in Melbourne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Melbourne?
Start seeds indoors around mid July (Jul 17–Aug 7) in Melbourne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Melbourne?
Transplant outdoors around early August (Aug 7–Aug 28) in Melbourne, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Melbourne?
Melbourne has roughly 270 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cabbage to maturity outdoors.