When to plant cabbage in Smythesdale
- Sow in trays: late Jan to late FebSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: mid Mar to early AprSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early AprSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
- Sow in trays: mid Jun to late JulSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
- Move seedlings out: late Jul to early SepSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to early SepSmythesdale area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Smythesdale. 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.