When should I plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 5a?

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Mar 17. Transplant outdoors after Apr 7. Expect first harvest around May 17.

What is the last frost date for Zone 5a?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 5a is Apr 28. The first fall frost averages Oct 8, giving a 163-day growing season.

Can I grow Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 5a?

Yes. Purple Kohlrabi needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 5a has a 163-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 5 successions.

Growing Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 5a

Zone 5a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Purple Kohlrabi in this zone. Poslednji mraz: Apr 28. Prvi mraz: Oct 8.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 17Oct 8

Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 дана) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 5x)

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Poslednji mrazApr 28

Prvi mrazOct 8

Sezona163 дана

Žetva55 дана

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When to Plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 5a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 17

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Mar 17 (6 недеља пре последњег мраза). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 7

Transplant Purple Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors after Apr 7. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/м² (15cm размак). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 17

First harvest approximately May 17 (~40 дана from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8).

Fall Planting: Aug 13

For a fall harvest, plant Purple Kohlrabi around Aug 13 (8 weeks before first frost).

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