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Flat Dutch Giant · Cabbage

Zone 7a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Flat Dutch Giant to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 23rd
Last FrostApr 20th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsApr 20th
Harvest BeginsJul 29th
Harvest EndsOct 20th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 30°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity100
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)30
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: For late-maturing cabbage, aim for sturdy transplants (not tiny seedlings) and keep them well-watered through head formation as temperatures begin to cool.