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When to Plant Cabbage in Washington

In a typical Washington location, start seeds indoors Feb 3 – Feb 17, then transplant outdoors Feb 24 – Mar 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 1 in Port Townsend and as late as May 2 in Cheney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 1 – Sep 15.

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
SeattleJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 13 – Feb 27Sep 8 – Sep 22
Tri-CitiesMar 9 – Mar 23Mar 30 – Apr 13Aug 2 – Aug 16
SpokaneMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 6 – Aug 20
TacomaJan 18 – Feb 1Feb 8 – Feb 22Sep 5 – Sep 19
VancouverFeb 8 – Feb 22Mar 1 – Mar 15Aug 31 – Sep 14
BellevueJan 18 – Feb 1Feb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
KentJan 30 – Feb 13Feb 20 – Mar 6Sep 1 – Sep 15
EverettFeb 3 – Feb 17Feb 24 – Mar 10Aug 24 – Sep 7
RentonJan 23 – Feb 6Feb 13 – Feb 27Sep 7 – Sep 21
Federal WayJan 18 – Feb 1Feb 8 – Feb 22Sep 5 – Sep 19
Spokane ValleyMar 8 – Mar 22Mar 29 – Apr 12Aug 6 – Aug 20
YakimaMar 20 – Apr 3Apr 10 – Apr 24Jul 26 – Aug 9
KirklandJan 18 – Feb 1Feb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
BellinghamFeb 11 – Feb 25Mar 4 – Mar 18Aug 24 – Sep 7
KennewickFeb 7 – Feb 21Feb 28 – Mar 14Aug 21 – Sep 4
AuburnJan 30 – Feb 13Feb 20 – Mar 6Sep 1 – Sep 15
PascoFeb 7 – Feb 21Feb 28 – Mar 14Aug 21 – Sep 4
MarysvilleFeb 3 – Feb 17Feb 24 – Mar 10Aug 24 – Sep 7
RedmondJan 18 – Feb 1Feb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
LakewoodJan 21 – Feb 4Feb 11 – Feb 25Sep 12 – Sep 26
OlympiaMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 5 – Aug 19
ShorelineJan 18 – Feb 1Feb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
RichlandFeb 16 – Mar 2Mar 9 – Mar 23Aug 15 – Aug 29
South HillFeb 21 – Mar 7Mar 14 – Mar 28Aug 21 – Sep 4
SammamishJan 18 – Feb 1Feb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
BurienJan 12 – Jan 26Feb 2 – Feb 16Sep 14 – Sep 28
LaceyMar 11 – Mar 25Apr 1 – Apr 15Aug 5 – Aug 19
City of SammamishFeb 9 – Feb 23Mar 2 – Mar 16Aug 29 – Sep 12
BothellJan 18 – Feb 1Feb 8 – Feb 22Sep 14 – Sep 28
EdmondsJan 19 – Feb 2Feb 9 – Feb 23Sep 8 – Sep 22

Showing the 30 most populous of 133 Washington cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Washington cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant cabbage in Washington?

In a typical Washington location, start seeds indoors Feb 3 – Feb 17, then transplant outdoors Feb 24 – Mar 10. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 1 in Port Townsend and as late as May 2 in Cheney. For a fall crop, plant around Sep 1 – Sep 15.

When is the last frost in Washington?

The average last spring frost in Washington ranges from March 1 in Port Townsend to May 30 in Cheney, 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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