When should I plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 2b?

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Apr 13. Transplant outdoors after May 4. Expect first harvest around Jun 13.

What is the last frost date for Zone 2b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 2b is May 25. The first fall frost averages Aug 28, giving a 95-day growing season.

Can I grow Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 2b?

Yes. Purple Kohlrabi needs 55 days to harvest. Zone 2b has a 95-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 1 successions.

Growing Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 2b

Zone 2b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Purple Kohlrabi early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Sista frost: May 25. Första frost: Aug 28.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Apr 13Aug 28

Season: May 25 – Aug 28 (95 dagar) · Succession: plant every 3 weeks (up to 1x)

Zon2b

Sista frostMay 25

Första frostAug 28

Säsong95 dagar

Skörd55 dagar

SolFull Sol

When to Plant Purple Kohlrabi in Zone 2b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 13

Start Purple Kohlrabi seeds indoors around Apr 13 (6 veckor före sista frosten). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 4

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

Harvest: Jun 13

First harvest approximately Jun 13 (~40 dagar from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Fall Planting: Jul 3

For a fall harvest, plant Purple Kohlrabi around Jul 3 (8 weeks before first frost).

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