When to plant cabbage in Vancouver
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Vancouver?
Expect to harvest from around mid April (Apr 17–May 17) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Vancouver?
Start seeds indoors around mid January (Jan 16–Feb 6) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Vancouver?
Transplant outdoors around early February (Feb 6–Feb 27) in Vancouver, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Vancouver?
Yes — Vancouver supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around late July (Jul 27–Aug 10), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Vancouver?
Vancouver has roughly 274 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 Vancouver's frost dates.