When to plant cabbage in Birmingham
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Birmingham?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 5–Jul 5) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Birmingham?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 6–Mar 27) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Birmingham?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 27–Apr 17) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Birmingham?
Yes — Birmingham supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around early July (Jul 9–Jul 23), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Birmingham?
Birmingham 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 Birmingham's frost dates.