When should I plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 8b?

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 1. Expect first harvest around Apr 10.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 8b?

Yes. Purple Kohlrabi needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

Growing Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Purple Kohlrabi. अंतिम पाला: Mar 22. पहला पाला: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 दिन) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 8x)

ज़ोन8b

अंतिम पालाMar 22

पहला पालाNov 10

मौसम233 दिन

फसल55 दिन

धूपपूर्ण धूप

When to Plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 अंतिम पाले से पहले सप्ताह). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 1

Transplant Purple Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors after Mar 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/वर्ग फीट (15cm की दूरी). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 10

First harvest approximately Apr 10 (~40 दिन from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

Fall Planting: Sep 15

For a fall harvest, plant Purple Kohlrabi around Sep 15 (8 weeks before first frost).

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