When to plant cabbage in Wellington
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Wellington?
Expect to harvest from around early November (Nov 7–Dec 7) in Wellington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 45%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Wellington?
Start seeds indoors around early August (Aug 8–Aug 29) in Wellington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 48%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Wellington?
Transplant outdoors around late August (Aug 29–Sep 19) in Wellington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 50%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Wellington?
Yes — Wellington supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around early February (Feb 1–Feb 15), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Wellington?
Wellington has roughly 256 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 Wellington's frost dates.