What is the best month to plant cabbage?

When to plant cabbage

The planting time of cabbage is approximately between March and May each year, and it should generally be planted before June at the latest. The method of planting cabbage is seed sowing.

Planting time in the north and south : There are differences in the time suitable for planting cabbage in the south and the north. Generally, it is planted around February in the south and after March in the north.

Greenhouse planting time : Cabbage can be planted in a greenhouse, and the time for greenhouse planting is generally the same as that for open-air planting, both of which are planted around March.

Cabbage Origin and Planting Month

Common producing areas of cabbage include Hebei, Henan, Shandong, Shanxi, Hunan, Zhejiang, etc.

Hebei Cabbage

The time for planting cabbage in Hebei is around March, and it matures and is available on the market around June every year. Generally speaking, the climate in Hebei is very suitable for growing cabbage, so the yield is relatively high.

Shandong Cabbage

Shandong cabbage is generally planted in April every year and matures around July. The quality of Shandong cabbage is relatively better.

Cabbage varieties and planting months

Common varieties of cabbage include Stone, Jingfeng No. 1, General, etc.

Stone

Stone is planted in March every year. Not only is its appearance beautiful, but it is also very cold-resistant and can be planted in winter.

General

General is a variety introduced from Taiwan. It is planted in February and is a medium-ripening variety with dark green leaves.