When to plant cabbage in Wilmington
Common questions
When will cabbage be ready to harvest in Wilmington?
Expect to harvest from around late May (May 28–Jun 27) in Wilmington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When should I start cabbage seeds indoors in Wilmington?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 23–Mar 16) in Wilmington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 85%.
When can I transplant cabbage outdoors in Wilmington?
Transplant outdoors around mid March (Mar 19–Apr 9) in Wilmington, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
Can I plant cabbage in autumn in Wilmington?
Yes — Wilmington supports a second, autumn sowing of cabbage around early July (Jul 10–Jul 24), timed to mature before the first fall frost.
How long is the growing season in Wilmington?
Wilmington has roughly 214 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 Wilmington's frost dates.