When to plant cabbage in Columbus
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Columbus?
Expect to harvest from around late April (Apr 24–May 24) in Columbus, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Columbus?
Start seeds indoors around late January (Jan 23–Feb 13) in Columbus, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Columbus?
Transplant outdoors around mid February (Feb 13–Mar 6) in Columbus, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 88%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Columbus?
Yes — Columbus supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around late July (Jul 24–Aug 7), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Columbus?
Columbus has roughly 262 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 Columbus's frost dates.