Cabbage
Vegetable growing guide

Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Everything you need to grow Cabbage successfully β€” from sowing to harvest.

🌱 Found in 10 combos

Care at a glance

The essentials for healthy growth.

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Sunlight

Full sun

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Watering

Steady, even moisture for firm, split-free heads.

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Temperature

15Β°C – 22Β°C (59Β°F – 72Β°F)

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Germination

5–10 days

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Season

Cool season

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Harvest / Bloom

70–100 days from transplanting

Soil & sowing

Get the foundation right for strong roots.

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Soil type

Firm, fertile, well-draining soil.

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Soil pH

6.0 – 7.5

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Sowing depth

¼–½ inch

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Spacing

18–24 inches apart

πŸ› Pests & problems

Pest management

Cabbage worms and aphids β€” use netting and inspect under leaves.

Troubleshooting

Splitting heads come from sudden water surges β€” water evenly.

🧺 Harvest & friends

Harvest & storage

Cut heads when firm and full. Store cool; keeps for weeks.

Companion plants

Dill, Onions, Beets, Marigold

Related seeds

Other varieties that grow well alongside Cabbage.

Get Cabbage in these combos

This variety is included in the following seed combos.

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