When to plant cabbage in Birmingham
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Birmingham?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 15–Jun 14) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Birmingham?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 13–Mar 6) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Birmingham?
Transplant outdoors around early March (Mar 6–Mar 27) in Birmingham, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Birmingham?
Yes — Birmingham supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around mid July (Jul 13–Jul 27), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Birmingham?
Birmingham has roughly 229 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 Birmingham's frost dates.