When should I plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 9a?

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Feb 6. Transplant outdoors after Feb 27. Expect first harvest around Apr 8.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9a is Mar 20. The first fall frost averages Nov 12, giving a 237-day growing season.

Can I grow Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 9a?

Yes. Purple Kohlrabi needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 9a has a 237-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

Growing Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 9a

Zone 9a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Purple Kohlrabi. Последна слана: Mar 20. Първа слана: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 6Nov 12

Season: Mar 20 – Nov 12 (237 дни) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

Зона9a

Последна сланаMar 20

Първа сланаNov 12

Сезон237 дни

Реколта55 дни

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When to Plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 6

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Feb 6 (6 седмици преди последната слана). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 27

Transplant Purple Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors after Feb 27. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/м² (15cm разстояние). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 8

First harvest approximately Apr 8 (~40 дни from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 12).

Fall Planting: Sep 17

For a fall harvest, plant Purple Kohlrabi around Sep 17 (8 weeks before first frost).

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