When to plant napa cabbage
Hardy · tolerates frostNapa Cabbageis keyed to your local frost dates. The offsets below hold anywhere — but the calendar dates they land on don’t. Enter your ZIP for dates tuned to your city’s nearest NOAA station.
Napa Cabbage planting timeline
Hardy: tolerates frost and can go out a few weeks before the last spring frost.
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When should I start napa cabbage seeds indoors?
Start napa cabbage indoors 4–6 weeks before the last spring frost, so seedlings are ready to plant out once the weather warms.
Can I direct sow napa cabbage?
Napa Cabbage is usually started indoors and transplanted rather than direct sown, for a reliable stand.
How long does napa cabbage take to grow?
Napa Cabbage takes about 70–85 days from transplanting to harvest, depending on the variety and conditions.
Can I plant napa cabbage in the fall?
Yes — sow napa cabbage for a fall crop 8–12 weeks before the first fall frost.
Is napa cabbage frost-hardy?
Hardy: tolerates frost and can go out a few weeks before the last spring frost.
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