Georgia · Garden vegetables

Cabbage season in Georgia

Typically early April to mid-June, and again early October to mid-December, with peak mid-April through late May.

Hatched chalk = early and late shoulders; solid = peak.

South Georgia fields keep cutting into early winter; the mountains run later in spring.

At a glance

Early

From early April, and again early October — first pickings, lighter supply, best prices come later.

Peak

mid-April through late May; again mid-October through late November — full stalls, full flavor. This is the stretch to plan around.

Late

Through mid-December — quantity for preserving, and the stalls start dealing.

Season length

about 22 weeks end to end, shoulders included.


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Frequently asked questions

When is cabbage season in Georgia?

In Georgia, the cabbage season typically runs early April to mid-June, and again early October to mid-December, with peak availability mid-April through late May. Exact weeks shift a little with each year's weather.

Can I pick my own cabbage in Georgia?

U-pick cabbage is rare — buy heads at fall farm stands and farmers markets instead. The best market weeks are mid-April through late May.

How long does cabbage season last in Georgia?

about 22 weeks end to end — early April to mid-June, and again early October to mid-December. The early and late shoulders are real but lighter; the solid stretch of chalk on the band is the sure bet.