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🥬 Growing Cabbage in Zone 7a

Zone 7a has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Cabbage. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 4Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 days)

Zone7a

Last FrostApr 15

First FrostOct 22

Season Length190 days

Days to Harvest80

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceModerate

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Cabbage in Zone 7a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 4

Start Cabbage seeds indoors around Mar 4 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 70°F. Germinates in 5–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 25

Transplant Cabbage seedlings outdoors after Mar 25. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 29

First harvest approximately May 29 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 22).

Fall Planting: Jul 30

For a fall harvest, plant Cabbage around Jul 30 (12 weeks before first frost).

Companion Planting

✅ Potatoes✅ Mint ✅ Dill✅ Onions✅ Celery

❌ Beans❌ Tomatoes❌ Strawberries

Cabbage in Other Zones

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Cabbage in Zone 7a?

Start Cabbage seeds indoors around Mar 4. Transplant outdoors after Mar 25. Expect first harvest around May 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7a is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Cabbage in Zone 7a?

Yes. Cabbage needs 80 days to harvest. Zone 7a has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

What is the best month to plant Cabbage in Zone 7a?

The best time to start Cabbage in Zone 7a is Mar. Begin seeds indoors around Mar 4, then transplant outdoors after the last frost date of Apr 15.

What companion plants grow well with Cabbage?

Good companion plants for Cabbage include Potatoes, Mint, Dill, Onions, Celery. Avoid planting Cabbage near Beans, Tomatoes, Strawberries.

How long does Cabbage take to harvest?

Cabbage takes approximately 80 days from planting to harvest. In Zone 7a, expect your first harvest around May 29.

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