When to plant cabbage in Washington
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Washington?
Expect to harvest from around mid May (May 12–Jun 11) in Washington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Washington?
Start seeds indoors around early February (Feb 10–Mar 3) in Washington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Washington?
Transplant outdoors around early March (Mar 3–Mar 24) in Washington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 89%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Washington?
Yes — Washington supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around mid July (Jul 19–Aug 2), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Washington?
Washington 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 Washington's frost dates.