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How to Grow Cabbage- From Seed to Harvest

Learn how to grow cabbage-- from seeding, to transplanting to harvest with this quick tutorial. Cabbage are typically started indoors from seed, about 4- 6 weeks before your desired transplant date. This can be as early as 10-12 weeks before your last spring frost date or 6-8 weeks before your first fall frost date. Keep in mind that cabbage grows best in the cooler weather of spring and fall (optimum daytime temps are 60-65F) and is tolerant of frost. To start cabbage indoors, sow seeds ¼” deep in seed-starting media, moisten media and keep evenly moist as seedlings are growing. Seeds should germinate in 5-7 days at temps of around 70-75F. Begin fertilizing seedlings once they have their second set of true leaves. Seedlings can be transplanted after they are about 4-6” tall with 2-4 sets of leaves. Harden off your seedlings before transplanting- hardening off is a process of slowly acclimating tender seedlings to outdoor conditions. Bring seedling flats outdoors and place in a protected spot, gradually increasing the time seedlings spend outdoors over the course of several days to a week. When transplanting seedlings, space them 12” to 32” apart depending on the variety you are growing and the size heads desired. Space rows 36” apart for smaller headed varieties (less than 2 lbs), 18-20” apart for medium varieties (4 lb), 24-32” apart for larger headed varieties (4 lb+) (the closer you plant, the smaller the heads will be) Cabbage grows best in fertile, well-drained soil and is a heavy feeder. For best results, work compost or aged manure into the soil before planting, feed with a balanced, slow release fertilizer when transplanting and then again when small heads begin to form. (10-10-10- image) Once planted, give your seedlings a generous drink of water and provide with consistent moisture as they grow- 1” of water per week is ideal. Harvest cabbage anytime after heads have reached a suitable size and feel firm when gently squeezed Simply cut the head off at the base of the plant and enjoy! Learn- how to start cabbage from seed, how to transplant cabbage seedlings, how to care for cabbage, and how to harvest cabbage.