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. Paskutinis šalnas: Mar 20. Pirmas šalnas: Nov 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 6Nov 12

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

Zona9a

Paskutinis šalnasMar 20

Pirmas šalnasNov 12

Sezonas237 dienų

Derlius55 dienų

SaulėPilna Saulė

When to Plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 9a

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 6

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Feb 6 (6 savaičių prieš paskutinį šalną). 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/m² (15cm tarpas). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 8

First harvest approximately Apr 8 (~40 dienų 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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