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Growing Pointed Cabbage in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Pointed Cabbage early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Last frost: May 22. First frost: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 10Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 days)

Zone3a
Last FrostMay 22
First FrostSep 12
Season Length113 days
Days to Harvest70
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Pointed Cabbage in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 10

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

Transplant Outdoors: May 1

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

Harvest: Jul 5

First harvest approximately Jul 5 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

Fall Planting: Jun 20

For a fall harvest, plant Pointed Cabbage around Jun 20 (12 weeks before first frost).

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