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When to Plant Cabbage in Indiana

In a typical Indiana location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 18, then transplant outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Evansville and as late as Apr 4 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 12 – Aug 26.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–100 days

Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

Cabbage Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplantFall planting
IndianapolisMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 12 – Aug 26
Fort WayneMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 12 – Aug 26
EvansvilleFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 1 – Mar 15Sep 1 – Sep 15
South BendMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 14 – Aug 28
CarmelMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 24 – Apr 7Aug 12 – Aug 26
BloomingtonFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 18 – Apr 1Aug 17 – Aug 31
HammondMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 11 – Aug 25
GaryMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 18 – Sep 1
FishersMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 24 – Apr 7Aug 12 – Aug 26
LafayetteMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 9 – Aug 23
MuncieFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 19 – Apr 2Aug 16 – Aug 30
Terre HauteFeb 25 – Mar 11Mar 18 – Apr 1Aug 10 – Aug 24
NoblesvilleMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 24 – Apr 7Aug 12 – Aug 26
KokomoMar 9 – Mar 23Mar 30 – Apr 13Aug 9 – Aug 23
GreenwoodMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 12 – Aug 26
AndersonMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 22 – Apr 5Aug 14 – Aug 28
ElkhartMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 12 – Aug 26
MishawakaMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 14 – Aug 28
LawrenceFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 17 – Aug 31
JeffersonvilleFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 31 – Sep 14
ColumbusFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 16 – Aug 30
West LafayetteMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 9 – Aug 23
PortageMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 18 – Sep 1
WestfieldMar 3 – Mar 17Mar 24 – Apr 7Aug 12 – Aug 26
New AlbanyFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 31 – Sep 14
RichmondMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 11 – Aug 25
MerrillvilleMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 16 – Aug 30
GoshenMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 12 – Aug 26
ValparaisoMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 16 – Aug 30
Michigan CityMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 22 – Apr 5Aug 18 – Sep 1

Showing the 30 most populous of 88 Indiana cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Indiana cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Indiana?

In a typical Indiana location, start seeds indoors Mar 4 – Mar 18, then transplant outdoors Mar 25 – Apr 8. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 1 in Evansville and as late as Apr 4 in Auburn. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 12 – Aug 26.

When is the last frost in Indiana?

The average last spring frost in Indiana ranges from March 29 in Evansville to May 2 in Auburn, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do cabbage take to grow?

Cabbage typically take 60–100 days from planting to harvest. Cold-hardy; start indoors 5-7 weeks before last frost, transplant 2-4 weeks before last frost.

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