Cabbage

VarietyBrassica oleracea var. capitata

Also called Brassica oleracea capitata, Brassica oleracea

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Cabbage
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination44–71 days

“Seedlings should be ready to transplant in 4-6 weeks” — Growing Cabbage From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Days to maturity35–37 days

“Subtract 10-14 days for late spring or early summer/warm weather transplanting” — Growing Cabbage From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Germination temperature67.5–47 °F

“keep soil temperature over 75°F (24°C) until germination” — Growing Cabbage From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Waterconsistent irrigation

“They require fertile soils in a pH range of 6.5-7.5, supplied with consistent irrigation throughout the growing period.” — Growing Cabbage From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Soil pH6.5–7.5

“They require fertile soils in a pH range of 6.5-7.5” — Growing Cabbage From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Spacing18–24 in

“Spacing: Trellis peas 18–24 in from cabbage; sow seeds 2 in apart.” — 15 Best Cabbage Companion Plants (with Chart) and 5 Plants to Avoid Nearby | RASNetwork GardeningExpandExpandSearchSearc

Propagationseed

“Start cabbage seeds inside under my grow lights” — When to Harvest Cabbage for the Best Flavors and Yield

Start indoors8 weeks before last frost

“Start cabbage seeds 4 to 6 weeks before you intend to harvest them off and transplant them to the garden. If growing a spring crop, that means sowing seeds inside around 8 weeks before your last expected spring frost” — When to Harvest Cabbage for the Best Flavors and Yield

Transplant4-6 weeks

“Transplant outdoors 4-6 weeks after sowing 12-18" apart in rows 18-36" apart.” — Growing Cabbage From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Ready whenstill green and actively growing

“relatively young heads (still green and actively growing) store best” — Growing Cabbage From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

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