When to plant cabbage in Louisville
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Louisville?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 20–Jun 19) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Louisville?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 18–Mar 11) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Louisville?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 11–Apr 1) in Louisville, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Louisville?
Yes — Louisville supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around late June (Jun 30–Jul 14), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Louisville?
Louisville has roughly 212 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 Louisville's frost dates.