When to plant cabbage in Knoxville
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Knoxville?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 27–Jun 26) in Knoxville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Knoxville?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 25–Mar 18) in Knoxville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Knoxville?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 18–Apr 8) in Knoxville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Knoxville?
Yes — Knoxville supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around late June (Jun 29–Jul 13), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Knoxville?
Knoxville has roughly 201 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 Knoxville's frost dates.