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When to Plant Savoy Cabbage in Deuel County, NE

Savoy cabbage has crinkled, deeply veined leaves that form looser heads than regular cabbage. It has a milder, sweeter flavor and is more cold-tolerant.

Deuel County, Nebraska is in USDA Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is May 4 and the first fall frost is October 7, giving you a growing season of approximately 156 days.

At an elevation of 1,096 feet, Deuel County receives approximately 22.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 83°F, so choose short-season varieties of Savoy Cabbage to ensure they mature before fall.

Deuel County, NE (Zone 5b) Moderate season
156 days
Last Spring Frost May 4
156 growing days
First Fall Frost October 7

Deuel County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Savoy Cabbage Planting Timeline — Deuel County, NE

Savoy Cabbage Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 30 Mar 30 – Apr 13
Transplant Outdoors May 4 May 4 – May 18
Direct Sow April 20 Apr 20 – May 11
Harvest July 13 Jul 13 – Sep 7
Fall Sowing July 29 Jul 29 – Aug 12

Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors
April Start Indoors Direct Sow
May Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
June
July Fall Sowing Harvest
August Fall Sowing Harvest
September Harvest
October
November
December

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

70–110 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 5b

📆 Growing Season

156 days in Deuel County

Growing Tips for Deuel County

Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost. Savoy cabbage is more forgiving of temperature fluctuations than smooth-leaved types. Excellent for stuffed cabbage rolls.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Strawberries
  • Tomatoes

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Savoy Cabbage in Deuel County, NE?

Deuel County is in Zone 5b with an average last frost of May 4. Plan your Savoy Cabbage planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Deuel County, NE?

Deuel County, Nebraska is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b. The average last spring frost is May 4 and first fall frost is October 7.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Deuel County, NE. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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