When to plant cabbage in Ballarat
- Sow in trays: mid Jan to mid FebBallarat area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Feb to late MarBallarat area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Feb to late MarBallarat area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: early Jul to mid AugBallarat area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Aug to late SepBallarat area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Aug to late SepBallarat area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Ballarat. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A dependable brassica that's easy in Adelaide from late summer to winter, with spring-maturing and fast mini types too. Rich soil and regular water make solid heads. Harvest as soon as heads are firm, before they split.