When to plant cabbage in Des Moines
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Des Moines?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 5–Jul 5) in Des Moines, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Des Moines?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 6–Mar 27) in Des Moines, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Des Moines?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 27–Apr 17) in Des Moines, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Des Moines?
Yes — Des Moines supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around mid June (Jun 17–Jul 1), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Des Moines?
Des Moines has roughly 179 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 Des Moines's frost dates.