Should I Make Sauerkraut Today?
Delicious and full of healthy probiotics, sauerkraut is a fantastic way to enjoy cabbage all year round. Check out our best days to make sauerkraut for flavorful and successful fermentation.
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The Best Days to Make Sauerkraut
Five Next Best Days
These are the next five best days to Make Sauerkraut, based on the Moon’s sign.
- December 15, 2025
- December 16, 2025
- January 11, 2026
- January 12, 2026
- January 13, 2026
Are these best dates AFTER fall dates? I've always heard autumn is best for sauerkraut..
Yes, fall is good for sauerkraut in that late-season cabbage varieties tend to have more natural sugars, which helps the fermentation process; mid-season cabbage varieties also work well. However, we list dates for each month according to astrological Moon signs and phase in case cooks would like to make sauerkraut at other times of year, too.
When you say best days to “make” sauerkraut, are you referring to the days to start the fermenting process (realizing it will be weeks before you actually pack and process the jars)? Thank you
Hi Karen-
Yes, these would be the best days to begin fermentation.
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