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Growing Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 11b

Zone 11b has a year-round growing season. Purple Kohlrabi can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 15. First frost: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Dec 4Dec 31

Season: Jan 15 – Dec 31 (350 days) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 14x)

Zone11b
Last FrostJan 15
First FrostDec 31
Season Length350 days
Days to Harvest55
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

When to Plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 11b

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 4

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Dec 4 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 5–10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Dec 25

Transplant Purple Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors after Dec 25. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45°F. Space plants at 4/sqft (6" apart). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Feb 3

First harvest approximately Feb 3 (~40 days 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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