Start This Fall Vegetable NOW for a Guaranteed Harvest

#seedstarting If you want a reliable fall cabbage harvest, timing is everything. In this video, I’m starting my cabbage seeds and breaking down the exact planting dates and varieties that perform best in warm climates and desert regions. Cabbage needs a head start long before cool weather arrives, and getting your seeds going now is the key to strong transplants and a productive fall garden. Check out these great seed companies: 1. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (Missouri) Specializes in rare, heirloom, and culturally significant varieties from around the world. Known for beautifully curated catalogs and strong seed purity. 2. Johnny’s Selected Seeds (Maine) Farmer‑focused, research‑driven seed company offering high‑performing vegetable varieties. Known for reliability, trialing, and professional‑grade tools. 3. High Mowing Organic Seeds (Vermont) 100% certified organic seed company offering vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Strong emphasis on disease‑resistant and climate‑adapted varieties. 4. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange (Virginia) Focuses on heirloom and open‑pollinated varieties suited for the Southeast and Mid‑Atlantic. Excellent for heat‑tolerant and humidity‑resilient crops. 5. Seed Savers Exchange (Iowa) Nonprofit preserving heirloom genetics through a massive seed bank and member exchange. Offers unique, historically important varieties. 6. Territorial Seed Company (Oregon) Independent PNW seed company offering vegetables bred for cool nights and short seasons. Strong catalog for home gardeners. 7. Adaptive Seeds (Oregon) Small, farmer‑run company specializing in open‑pollinated, organic seeds selected for resilience, flavor, and regional adaptation. 8. Wild Garden Seed (Oregon) Founded by plant breeder Frank Morton. Known for innovative, open‑pollinated greens, lettuces, and specialty vegetables. 9. Hudson Valley Seed Company (New York) Art‑forward seed packets and a curated selection of heirloom and open‑pollinated seeds. Strong focus on biodiversity and storytelling. 10. True Leaf Market (Utah) Independent seed supplier offering vegetables, microgreens, sprouting seeds, and specialty gardening kits. Broad selection and fast shipping. 11. Native Seeds/SEARCH (Arizona) Nonprofit preserving Indigenous and Southwestern heirloom crops. Offers desert‑adapted seeds like tepary beans, chiltepines, and drought‑tolerant corn. 12. Kitazawa Seed Company (California) America’s oldest Asian vegetable seed company. Specializes in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Southeast Asian varieties. 13. Redwood Seeds (California) Small family farm offering organic, open‑pollinated seeds with a focus on homestead crops and climate‑resilient varieties. 14. Fedco Seeds (Maine) Cooperative seed company offering organic and open‑pollinated varieties. Known for transparency, affordability, and detailed growing notes. 15. Pinetree Garden Seeds (Maine) Affordable, small‑packet seed company perfect for home gardeners who want variety without buying large quantities. I've got gardening resources for you on my website! My book, The Sunflower Season, is now available as a physical copy on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/09epd32V Or as a digital download here: https://www.sowarizona.com/store-1/p/... You can also purchase a physical copy of my Bermuda grass handbook here: https://a.co/d/0bwF0mty Or a digital copy here: https://www.sowarizona.com/store-1/p/... Digital Planting Guide: https://www.sowarizona.com/store-1/p/... TO SEE MORE❤️ Follow me on Instagram -   / sowarizona   Sign up for my newsletter at: https://www.sowarizona.com/ Contact me at: [email protected] Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:19 Reasons to grow 02:34 How many plants per person 03:23 Seed viability 05:30 How to manage harvest for less work and waste 07:06 Favorite varieties 13:20 Hybrid vs GMO 14:14 Varieties for small spaces