When to plant cabbage in Chesapeake
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Chesapeake?
Expect to harvest from around early May (May 6–Jun 5) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Chesapeake?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 4–Feb 25) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Chesapeake?
Transplant outdoors around late February (Feb 25–Mar 18) in Chesapeake, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Chesapeake?
Yes — Chesapeake supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around mid July (Jul 20–Aug 3), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake has roughly 248 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 Chesapeake's frost dates.