Cabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Also known as: green cabbage, red cabbage
Cool-season head-forming brassica good for fresh eating, coleslaw, and fermentation. Stores well in cold conditions.
Growing Requirements
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
-3–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
5–10 days
Days to Harvest
70–100 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zones 2–11
Tolerates light frost. Split heads indicate over-maturity or uneven watering.
Companion Plants
Good Companions (9)
Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
Trap crop that lures cabbage moths and aphids away
Confidence: High
Onion
Allium cepa
Onion scent deters cabbage moths and worms
Confidence: Medium
Garlic
Allium sativum
Deters cabbage worms and loopers
Confidence: Medium
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Strong scent deters cabbage moths
Confidence: Medium
Dill
Anethum graveolens
Attracts parasitic wasps that prey on cabbage worms
Confidence: Medium
Marigold
Tagetes spp.
Deters cabbage moths and white butterflies
Confidence: Medium
Celery
Apium graveolens
Strong celery scent helps mask cabbage from pests
Confidence: Medium
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Aromatic oils deter cabbage moths
Confidence: Medium
Beet
Beta vulgaris
Compatible root depths with brassicas
Confidence: Medium