When to plant cabbage in Edinburgh
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Edinburgh?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 6–Jul 6) in Edinburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Edinburgh?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 7–Mar 28) in Edinburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Edinburgh?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 28–Apr 18) in Edinburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Edinburgh?
Yes — Edinburgh supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around early July (Jul 1–Jul 15), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh has roughly 201 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 Edinburgh's frost dates.