When should I plant Pointed Cabbage in Zone 8a?

Start Pointed Cabbage seeds indoors around Feb 22. Transplant outdoors after Mar 15. Expect first harvest around May 19.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8a is Apr 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 28, giving a 206-day growing season.

Can I grow Pointed Cabbage in Zone 8a?

Yes. Pointed Cabbage needs 70 days to harvest. Zone 8a has a 206-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Pointed Cabbage in Zone 8a

Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Pointed Cabbage. Darrera gelada: Apr 5. Primera gelada: Oct 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 22Oct 28

Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 dies)

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Darrera geladaApr 5

Primera geladaOct 28

Temporada206 dies

Collita70 dies

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When to Plant Pointed Cabbage in Zone 8a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 22

Start Pointed Cabbage seeds indoors around Feb 22 (6 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 15

Transplant Pointed Cabbage seedlings outdoors after Mar 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 19

First harvest approximately May 19 (~65 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28).

Fall Planting: Aug 5

For a fall harvest, plant Pointed Cabbage around Aug 5 (12 weeks before first frost).

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