Cabbage in Zone 4b
Brassica oleracea
Method: Start indoors — Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside — Cabbage needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Apr 3–Apr 10 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 1–May 8 |
| Estimated harvest | ~70 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Onion — Onion scent confuses cabbage moths.
Where to buy cabbage seeds
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See it growing
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