When to plant cabbage in Philadelphia
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Philadelphia?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 16–Jun 15) in Philadelphia, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Philadelphia?
Start seeds indoors around mid February (Feb 14–Mar 7) in Philadelphia, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 83%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Philadelphia?
Transplant outdoors around early March (Mar 7–Mar 28) in Philadelphia, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 87%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Philadelphia?
Yes — Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has roughly 234 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 Philadelphia's frost dates.