Sapporo, Hokkaido
When to plant cabbage in Sapporo
Station data · 84% confidence cool seasonhardy to frost
- Harvestlate JuneJun 23 – Jul 23 · 76% conf.
- Start seeds indoorslate MarchMar 24 – Apr 14 · 80% conf.
- Transplant outdoorsmid AprilApr 14 – May 5 · 84% conf.
The growing window at a glance
Frost-free growing season · 173 daysFrost risk (before May 5 / after Oct 25)
Cabbage at a glance in Sapporo
- 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 Sapporo?
Expect to harvest from around late June (Jun 23–Jul 23) in Sapporo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Sapporo?
Start seeds indoors around late March (Mar 24–Apr 14) in Sapporo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Sapporo?
Transplant outdoors around mid April (Apr 14–May 5) in Sapporo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Sapporo?
Sapporo has roughly 173 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow cabbage to maturity outdoors.