When should I plant Pointed Cabbage in Zone 6b?

Start Pointed 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 6b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 6b is Apr 15. The first fall frost averages Oct 22, giving a 190-day growing season.

Can I grow Pointed Cabbage in Zone 6b?

Yes. Pointed Cabbage needs 70 days to harvest. Zone 6b has a 190-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Pointed Cabbage in Zone 6b

Zone 6b has mild winters and a long growing season — good conditions for Pointed Cabbage. Last frost: Apr 15. First frost: Oct 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 4Oct 22

Season: Apr 15 – Oct 22 (190 days)

Zone6b

Last FrostApr 15

First FrostOct 22

Season Length190 days

Days to Harvest70

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceModerate

Spacing1/sqft (12" apart)

When to Plant Pointed Cabbage in Zone 6b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 4

Start Pointed 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 Pointed 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 Pointed Cabbage around Jul 30 (12 weeks before first frost).

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