When to plant cabbage in Bakersfield
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Bakersfield?
Expect to harvest from around early March (Mar 5–Apr 4) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Bakersfield?
Start seeds indoors around late December (Dec 23–Jan 13) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Bakersfield?
Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 25–Jan 15) in Bakersfield, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Bakersfield?
Yes — Bakersfield supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around early August (Aug 9–Aug 23), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has roughly 315 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 Bakersfield's frost dates.