When to plant Chinese cabbage in Maine
In spring, from Apr 1 – May 15 in Biddeford to May 1 – June 15 in Sanford.
In fall, from June 1 – July 15 in Bangor to July 15 – Aug 15 in Lewiston.
USDA's earliest safe spring and latest safe fall planting dates, matched to each place's average frost dates.
| Place | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | Fall-planted | July 15 – Aug 15 |
| Augusta | Fall-planted | July 15 – Aug 15 |
| Bangor | Fall-planted | June 1 – July 15 |
| Biddeford | Apr 1 – May 15 | June 1 – July 15 |
| Lewiston | Fall-planted | July 15 – Aug 15 |
| Portland | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| Saco | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| Sanford | May 1 – June 15 | June 1 – July 15 |
| South Portland | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| Waterville | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 1 |
| Westbrook | Fall-planted | June 15 – Aug 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.