When should I plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 7b?

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Feb 27. Transplant outdoors after Mar 20. Expect first harvest around Apr 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 7b?

Yes. Purple Kohlrabi needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

Growing Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Purple Kohlrabi. Sidste frost: Apr 10. Første frost: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 27Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 dage) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 7x)

Zone7b

Sidste frostApr 10

Første frostNov 7

Sæson211 dage

Høst55 dage

SolFuld Sol

When to Plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 27

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Feb 27 (6 uger før sidste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 20

Transplant Purple Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors after Mar 20. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 29

First harvest approximately Apr 29 (~40 dage from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

Fall Planting: Sep 12

For a fall harvest, plant Purple Kohlrabi around Sep 12 (8 weeks before first frost).

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