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Growing Pointed Cabbage in Zone 4b

Zone 4b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Pointed Cabbage in this zone. Last frost: May 1. First frost: Oct 5.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 20Oct 5

Season: May 1 – Oct 5 (157 days)

Zone4b
Last FrostMay 1
First FrostOct 5
Season Length157 days
Days to Harvest70
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Pointed Cabbage in Zone 4b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 20

Start Pointed Cabbage seeds indoors around Mar 20 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 70°F. Germinates in 5–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 10

Transplant Pointed Cabbage seedlings outdoors after Apr 10. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45°F. Space plants at 1/sqft (12" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 14

First harvest approximately Jun 14 (~65 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 5).

Fall Planting: Jul 13

For a fall harvest, plant Pointed Cabbage around Jul 13 (12 weeks before first frost).

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