When to plant cabbage in Pittsburgh
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Pittsburgh?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 5–Jul 5) in Pittsburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 73%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Pittsburgh?
Start seeds indoors around early March (Mar 6–Mar 27) in Pittsburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Pittsburgh?
Transplant outdoors around late March (Mar 27–Apr 17) in Pittsburgh, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Pittsburgh?
Yes — Pittsburgh supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around late June (Jun 26–Jul 10), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has roughly 188 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 Pittsburgh's frost dates.