Green Cabbage

Brassicaceae

Most heat-tolerant heading brassica. Single firm round head. SPLITTING is the main challenge — mature heads absorb excess water after rain and crack. Early varieties (60-65 DTM) for spring; late varieties (100+ DTM) for fall storage. STORAGE CHAMPION: 3-6 months in root cellar (32-40°F, 95% humidity). Historically the most important winter vegetable. Most versatile in kitchen.

At a Glance

Days to Maturity

60–100 days

Sun

6+ hours

Spacing

12–18 "

Seed Start

4–6 weeks

before transplant

Container

Yes

5+ gallon pot

Zone Planting Guide

Your USDA Zone:

Growing Guide

Germination

Germination Time 5–10 days

Optimal Temp 75°F

Seed Depth 0.25"

Watering

Weekly Water 1–1.5 "

Needs Moderate-high

Soil

pH Range 6–7

Resilience

Heat: Low Cold: High

Nutrition

Feeding Intensity Heavy feeder

Harvest

Head firm and solid under thumb pressure.

Sources

university UMN Extension — Growing Cabbage university Iowa State Extension university USU Extension university University of Maryland Extension — Growing Cabbage in a Home Garden

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Green Cabbage Planting Dates by Zone

Planting dates for Green Cabbage vary by USDA hardiness zone. Select your zone below for frost dates, start-indoors timing, and a full monthly planting calendar.

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