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When to Plant Cabbage in Tennessee
UT Extension gives one set of dates for cabbage for the whole state: spring planting runs Mar 15 to Apr 15; fall planting runs Aug 1 to Sep 1.
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Your county's dates for cabbage
The publication does not split the state into regions, so every county shares these dates.
Published dates for cabbage in Tennessee
More planting dates for Tennessee
Planting dates for each crop in Tennessee, from the UT Extension calendar.
Planting cabbage in Tennessee: questions
When do you plant cabbage in Tennessee?
UT Extension gives one set of dates for cabbage for the whole state: spring planting runs Mar 15 to Apr 15; fall planting runs Aug 1 to Sep 1.
Can I plant cabbage in the fall in Tennessee?
Yes. Fall planting runs Aug 1 to Sep 1.
What frost date should I use for cabbage?
Cold nights after planting can damage young plants. The Tennessee frost dates page shows how late frost runs in your county.
Where do these dates for cabbage come from?
SP291G Fall Vegetable Gardens; W 346-B Backyard Vegetables: The Tennessee Vegetable Garden – Garden Planning, Plant Preparation and Planting.
Why might my county's dates differ?
The calendar gives one set of dates for the whole state.
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