Cabbage was developed from wild Mediterranean brassicas and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Varieties may form round, flat, pointed, or elongated heads in shades of green, red, and purple, while savoy types are known for their crinkled leaves.
Cabbage is a cool-season biennial usually grown as an annual. It forms its best heads through steady growth, even moisture, and mild temperatures.
Growing Guide
Timing
Start seeds indoors about 5–7 weeks before transplanting. Set hardened spring plants outdoors roughly 2–4 weeks before the expected last frost.
Cabbage grows best in cool weather, generally around 60–65°F. For a fall harvest, count backward from the variety’s days to maturity and allow additional time for slower growth as days shorten.
Sowing & Starting
Sow seeds about ¼–½ inch deep in moist seed-starting mix. Provide bright light and cool, steady conditions after emergence to produce compact, sturdy seedlings.
Harden plants gradually before transplanting. Space compact varieties about 12–15 inches apart and larger storage types 18–24 inches apart. Wider spacing generally produces larger heads.
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