How to Grow Cabbage Microgreens
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Your complete guide to growing Cabbage Microgreens.
When to Plant Cabbage Microgreens
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 2 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 3 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 4 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 5 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 6 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 7 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 8 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 9 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 10 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 11 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January – December | — | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January – December | — | January – December |
Companion Plants for Cabbage Microgreens
✓ Good companions
Improves soil health and may enhance growth and flavor of brassicas
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage pests
Natural fungicide properties and deters cabbage moths and root maggots
Compatible growing conditions and may help utilize space efficiently
Deters nematodes and various pests with natural compounds in roots and foliage
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protecting cabbage microgreens
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles with strong sulfur compounds
Repels cabbage worms and flea beetles while attracting beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces allelopathic compounds that can stunt growth of brassica family plants
Can harbor pests that also attack brassicas and may compete for growing space
May inhibit brassica growth through allelopathic compounds and compete for nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
