When to plant cabbage in Cincinnati
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Cincinnati?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 1–Jul 1) in Cincinnati, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Cincinnati?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 2–Mar 23) in Cincinnati, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Cincinnati?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 23–Apr 13) in Cincinnati, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Cincinnati?
Yes — Cincinnati supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around late June (Jun 23–Jul 7), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati has roughly 194 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 Cincinnati's frost dates.