Growing kohlrabi in zone 5b

(Zone 5b = an average winter low of -15°F to -10°F.)

In USDA zone 5b, the typical last spring frost is May 1 and the first fall frost is October 10. Here is when to plant kohlrabi against those dates.

Direct sow outdoorsApril 3 to April 17

Expected harvestMay 23 to June 16About 50 to 60 days from sowing.

Plant in fallJuly 18 to August 15

These are zone 5b averages

Computed from 2,843 ZIP codes in zone 5b. Your town's frost dates vary; enter your ZIP for dates built on your nearest weather station.

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USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, 2023. USDA Agricultural Research Service / Oregon State University PRISM Group. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020. Planting windows for kohlrabi from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Zone dates are medians; local conditions vary.