Rainline Garden

When to plant cabbage family in the Northwest

Kale, broccoli and their cousins. Many get sweeter after frost. Pick a plant for its dates in every city we cover and a step-by-step growing guide.

Planting windows at a glance

Main planting window in four reference cities. Each plant's page has every city.

PlantPortlandSeattle and TacomaBend and RedmondSpokane
KaleMar 15 – Apr 26Mar 15 – Apr 26May 12 – Jun 23Apr 15 – May 27
BroccoliMar 15 – Apr 19Mar 15 – Apr 19May 12 – Jun 16Apr 15 – May 20
CabbageMar 15 – Apr 19Mar 15 – Apr 19May 12 – Jun 16Apr 15 – May 20
CauliflowerMar 15 – Apr 12Mar 15 – Apr 12May 12 – Jun 9Apr 15 – May 13
Brussels sproutsMar 15 – Apr 26Mar 15 – Apr 26May 12 – Jun 23Apr 15 – May 27
Bok choyMar 1 – Apr 5Mar 1 – Apr 5Apr 28 – Jun 2Apr 1 – May 6
KohlrabiMar 15 – Apr 26Mar 15 – Apr 26May 12 – Jun 23Apr 15 – May 27

Other plant types