When to plant Chinese cabbage in District of Columbia

In fall, Aug 15 – Oct 1 in Washington.

In spring: USDA's 1967 table lists chinese cabbage as generally fall-planted in every place here. Newer advice from your state's extension service may differ.

USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.

Chinese cabbage planting dates by place in District of Columbia
PlaceFall
WashingtonAug 15 – Oct 1

Planting dates: USDA Home and Garden Bulletin No. 9 (1967), tables 4 and 5. Frost dates: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. “—” means the place's frost date is outside the table. The full USDA table for chinese cabbage.