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When to Plant Cabbage in Ohio

In a typical Ohio 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 11 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 10 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 16 – Aug 30.

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
ColumbusMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 15 – Aug 29
ClevelandFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 11 – Mar 25Sep 3 – Sep 17
CincinnatiFeb 26 – Mar 12Mar 19 – Apr 2Aug 16 – Aug 30
ToledoMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 18 – Sep 1
AkronMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 19 – Sep 2
DaytonFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 16 – Aug 30
ParmaMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 25 – Sep 8
CantonMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 17 – Aug 31
YoungstownMar 13 – Mar 27Apr 3 – Apr 17Aug 8 – Aug 22
LorainMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 15 – Aug 29
HamiltonMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 9 – Aug 23
SpringfieldMar 7 – Mar 21Mar 28 – Apr 11Aug 10 – Aug 24
KetteringFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 16 – Aug 30
ElyriaMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 23 – Sep 6
LakewoodMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 25 – Sep 8
Cuyahoga FallsMar 12 – Mar 26Apr 2 – Apr 16Aug 12 – Aug 26
MiddletownMar 6 – Mar 20Mar 27 – Apr 10Aug 10 – Aug 24
NewarkMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 7 – Aug 21
EuclidFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 11 – Mar 25Sep 3 – Sep 17
MentorMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 22 – Sep 5
MansfieldMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 13 – Aug 27
BeavercreekFeb 28 – Mar 14Mar 21 – Apr 4Aug 16 – Aug 30
DublinMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 14 – Aug 28
Cleveland HeightsFeb 18 – Mar 4Mar 11 – Mar 25Sep 3 – Sep 17
StrongsvilleMar 2 – Mar 16Mar 23 – Apr 6Aug 25 – Sep 8
FairfieldMar 1 – Mar 15Mar 22 – Apr 5Aug 13 – Aug 27
FindlayMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 15 – Aug 29
WarrenMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Aug 3 – Aug 17
LancasterMar 4 – Mar 18Mar 25 – Apr 8Aug 15 – Aug 29
Grove CityMar 5 – Mar 19Mar 26 – Apr 9Aug 10 – Aug 24

Showing the 30 most populous of 203 Ohio cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Ohio cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Ohio?

In a typical Ohio 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 11 in Cleveland and as late as Apr 10 in Girard. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 16 – Aug 30.

When is the last frost in Ohio?

The average last spring frost in Ohio ranges from April 8 in Cleveland to May 8 in Girard, 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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