Kyoto, Kyoto

When to plant cabbage in Kyoto

Station data · 82% confidence cool seasonhardy to frost

  • Harvest
    mid May
    May 20 – Jun 19 · 74% conf.
  • Start seeds indoors
    mid February
    Feb 18 – Mar 11 · 78% conf.
  • Transplant outdoors
    mid March
    Mar 11 – Apr 1 · 82% conf.

The growing window at a glance

Frost-free growing season · 241 daysFrost risk (before Apr 1 / after Nov 28)

Cabbage at a glance in Kyoto

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  • Needs soil above 5°C to germinate well.
  • Days to maturity: 70–100 days.
  • Climate zone: Humid subtropical (Cfa).

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 Kyoto?

Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 20–Jun 19) in Kyoto, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.

When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Kyoto?

Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 18–Mar 11) in Kyoto, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.

When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Kyoto?

Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 11–Apr 1) in Kyoto, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.

How long is the growing season in Kyoto?

Kyoto has roughly 241 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cabbage to maturity outdoors.