When to plant cabbage in New Orleans
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in New Orleans?
Expect to harvest from around late March (Mar 31–Apr 30) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 73%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in New Orleans?
Start seeds indoors around late December (Dec 28–Jan 18) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in New Orleans?
Transplant outdoors around mid January (Jan 20–Feb 10) in New Orleans, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in New Orleans?
Yes — New Orleans supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around early August (Aug 10–Aug 24), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in New Orleans?
New Orleans has roughly 304 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 New Orleans's frost dates.