When should I plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 12b?

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Nov 20. Transplant outdoors after Dec 11. Expect first harvest around Jan 20.

What is the last frost date for Zone 12b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 12b is Jan 1. The first fall frost averages Dec 31, giving a 364-day growing season.

Can I grow Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 12b?

Yes. Purple Kohlrabi needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 12b has a 364-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 14 successions.

Growing Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 12b

Zone 12b has a year-round growing season. Purple Kohlrabi can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Utolsó fagy: Jan 1. Első fagy: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Nov 20Dec 31

Season: Jan 1 – Dec 31 (364 nap) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 14x)

Zóna12b

Utolsó fagyJan 1

Első fagyDec 31

Szezon364 nap

Betakarítás55 nap

NapTeljes Nap

When to Plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 12b

Start Seeds Indoors: Nov 20

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Nov 20 (6 hét az utolsó fagy előtt). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Dec 11

Transplant Purple Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors after Dec 11. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm távolság). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jan 20

First harvest approximately Jan 20 (~40 nap from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

Fall Planting: Nov 5

For a fall harvest, plant Purple Kohlrabi around Nov 5 (8 weeks before first frost).

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