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Growing Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 3a

Zone 3a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Purple Kohlrabi early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Fros terakhir: May 22. Fros pertama: Sep 12.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Apr 10Sep 12

Season: May 22 – Sep 12 (113 hari) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 2x)

Zon3a
Fros terakhirMay 22
Fros pertamaSep 12
Musim113 hari
Tuaian55 hari
MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 3a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 10

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Apr 10 (6 minggu sebelum fros terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 1

Transplant Purple Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors after May 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 10

First harvest approximately Jun 10 (~40 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 12).

Fall Planting: Jul 18

For a fall harvest, plant Purple Kohlrabi around Jul 18 (8 weeks before first frost).

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