Paris, Île-de-France

When to plant cabbage in Paris

Station data · 88% confidence cool seasonhardy to frost

  • Harvest
    early June
    Jun 8 – Jul 8 · 79% conf.
  • Start seeds indoors
    early March
    Mar 9 – Mar 30 · 84% conf.
  • Transplant outdoors
    late March
    Mar 30 – Apr 20 · 88% conf.

The growing window at a glance

Frost-free growing season · 188 daysFrost risk (before Apr 20 / after Oct 25)

Cabbage at a glance in Paris

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Cabbagecool season
Start indoorsTransplant outDirect sowHarvest
  • 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 Paris?

Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 8–Jul 8) in Paris, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.

When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Paris?

Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 9–Mar 30) in Paris, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.

When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Paris?

Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 30–Apr 20) in Paris, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.

How long is the growing season in Paris?

Paris has roughly 188 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cabbage to maturity outdoors.