Munich, Bavaria

When to plant cabbage in Munich

Station data · 84% confidence cool seasonhardy to frost

  • Harvest
    late June
    Jun 26 – Jul 26 · 76% conf.
  • Start seeds indoors
    late March
    Mar 27 – Apr 17 · 80% conf.
  • Transplant outdoors
    mid April
    Apr 17 – May 8 · 84% conf.

The growing window at a glance

Frost-free growing season · 146 daysFrost risk (before May 8 / after Oct 1)

Cabbage at a glance in Munich

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  • Needs soil above 5°C to germinate well.
  • Days to maturity: 70–100 days.
  • Climate zone: Continental, warm summer (Dfb).

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 Munich?

Expect to harvest from around late June (Jun 26–Jul 26) in Munich, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.

When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Munich?

Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 27–Apr 17) in Munich, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.

When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Munich?

Transplant outdoors around mid April (Apr 17–May 8) in Munich, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.

How long is the growing season in Munich?

Munich has roughly 146 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cabbage to maturity outdoors.