When to plant cabbage in Baton Rouge
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Baton Rouge?
Expect to harvest from around early April (Apr 7–May 7) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Baton Rouge?
Start seeds indoors around early January (Jan 6–Jan 27) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Baton Rouge?
Transplant outdoors around late January (Jan 27–Feb 17) in Baton Rouge, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Baton Rouge?
Yes — Baton Rouge supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around late July (Jul 26–Aug 9), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has roughly 278 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 Baton Rouge's frost dates.