When should I plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 4a?

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Mar 24. Transplant outdoors after Apr 14. Expect first harvest around May 24.

What is the last frost date for Zone 4a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 4a is May 5. The first fall frost averages Oct 1, giving a 149-day growing season.

Can I grow Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 4a?

Yes. Purple Kohlrabi needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 4a has a 149-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 4 successions.

Growing Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Purple Kohlrabi in this zone. Fros terakhir: May 5. Fros pertama: Oct 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 24Oct 1

Season: May 5 – Oct 1 (149 hari) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 4x)

Zon4a

Fros terakhirMay 5

Fros pertamaOct 1

Musim149 hari

Tuaian55 hari

MatahariMatahari Penuh

When to Plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 24

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Mar 24 (6 minggu sebelum fros terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 14

Transplant Purple Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors after Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 24

First harvest approximately May 24 (~40 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 6

For a fall harvest, plant Purple Kohlrabi around Aug 6 (8 weeks before first frost).

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