Sowing dates for spring, summer, autumn, and winter cabbages, regional timing, and variety picks for a year-round harvest in the UK.
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Sowing dates and growing advice verified against RHS guidance by the SoilCommander Growing Team.
Part of the UK Vegetable Planting Calendar — see all sowing dates and monthly guides.
Sowing & Planting Dates by Type
| Type | Sow | Transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring cabbage | Jul – Aug | Sep – Oct | Mar – May (following year) |
| Summer cabbage | Feb – Apr (indoors) | Apr – May | Jun – Sep |
| Autumn/winter cabbage | Apr – Jun (outdoors) | Jun – Jul | Sep – Mar |
| Red cabbage | Feb – Apr (indoors) | Apr – May | Aug – Nov |
Key Growing Tips
- Match variety to harvest window — sowing the wrong type at the wrong time causes bolting
- Net immediately after transplanting — cabbage white butterflies active April–September
- Rotate brassicas every 3–4 years to avoid clubroot
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Relevant next steps
Plan The Timing Before You Sow
Use the planting window with a planner, seed-starting setup, and the full calendar so dates stay practical for your garden.
Plan the next step
Use the printable UK Vegetable Garden Planner to turn this guide into sowing dates, bed layouts, and weekly garden tasks.