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When to Plant Cabbage in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, start seeds indoors Feb 12 – Feb 26, then transplant outdoors Mar 5 – Mar 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 21 in Guymon. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 25 – Sep 8.

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
Oklahoma CityFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
TulsaFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 26 – Sep 9
NormanFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 27 – Sep 10
Broken ArrowFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 4 – Mar 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
LawtonFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 4 – Mar 18Aug 27 – Sep 10
EdmondFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 5 – Mar 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
MooreFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
Midwest CityFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 5 – Mar 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
EnidFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 9 – Mar 23Aug 23 – Sep 6
StillwaterFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 8 – Mar 22Aug 21 – Sep 4
MuskogeeFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 10 – Mar 24Aug 21 – Sep 4
BartlesvilleFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 15 – Aug 29
OwassoFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 26 – Sep 9
ShawneeFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 2 – Mar 16Aug 27 – Sep 10
YukonFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
ArdmoreJan 25 – Feb 8Feb 15 – Mar 1Sep 5 – Sep 19
Ponca CityFeb 20 – Mar 6Mar 13 – Mar 27Aug 18 – Sep 1
BixbyFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 4 – Mar 18Aug 23 – Sep 6
DuncanFeb 4 – Feb 18Feb 25 – Mar 11Aug 29 – Sep 12
Del CityFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 5 – Mar 19Aug 27 – Sep 10
JenksFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 2 – Mar 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
SapulpaFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 2 – Mar 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
MustangFeb 14 – Feb 28Mar 7 – Mar 21Aug 24 – Sep 7
Sand SpringsFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 2 – Mar 16Aug 26 – Sep 9
BethanyFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9
AltusFeb 15 – Mar 1Mar 8 – Mar 22Aug 24 – Sep 7
ClaremoreFeb 17 – Mar 3Mar 10 – Mar 24Aug 21 – Sep 4
El RenoFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 9 – Mar 23Aug 22 – Sep 5
McAlesterFeb 10 – Feb 24Mar 3 – Mar 17Aug 25 – Sep 8
AdaFeb 12 – Feb 26Mar 5 – Mar 19Aug 26 – Sep 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, start seeds indoors Feb 12 – Feb 26, then transplant outdoors Mar 5 – Mar 19. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 15 in Ardmore and as late as Mar 21 in Guymon. For a fall crop, plant around Aug 25 – Sep 8.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, 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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