When to plant cabbage in Darwin
Honest answer: cabbage is a poor fit for Darwin. Cabbage can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 28°C for too much of the year. If you're set on trying, treat it as an experiment — a sheltered microclimate or pots you can move may stretch the rules.
Tropical zone tip
Try Wong Bok or Chinese cabbage in Darwin's dry season, European heading types don't perform well in tropical conditions.
Darwin is essentially frost-free, which gives cabbage plenty of flexibility either side of the ideal window.
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Can you grow cabbage in Darwin?
Darwin's tropical climate makes cabbage a poor fit: Cabbage can't handle the heat in your area — temperatures exceed 28°C for too much of the year.