Growing kohlrabi in zone 8a

(Zone 8a = an average winter low of 10°F to 15°F.)

In USDA zone 8a, the typical last spring frost is March 29 and the first fall frost is November 7. Here is when to plant kohlrabi against those dates.

Direct sow outdoorsMarch 1 to March 15

Expected harvestApril 20 to May 14About 50 to 60 days from sowing.

Plant in fallAugust 15 to September 12

These are zone 8a averages

Computed from 3,407 ZIP codes in zone 8a. 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.