When to plant cabbage in Sacramento
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Sacramento?
Expect to harvest from around early March (Mar 6–Apr 5) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 79%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Sacramento?
Start seeds indoors around early January (Jan 4–Jan 25) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Sacramento?
Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 26–Jan 16) in Sacramento, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Sacramento?
Yes — Sacramento supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around late July (Jul 29–Aug 12), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Sacramento?
Sacramento has roughly 282 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 Sacramento's frost dates.