Growing Kohlrabi in Zone 5
When to plant and harvest kohlrabi in Zone 5— based on your zone's frost dates.
Zone 5 sits comfortably within kohlrabi's best range (Zones 3–10), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
Kohlrabi planting calendar for Zone 5
These months are derived from Zone 5's frost dates — last frost around Late April – early May, first frost around Early – mid October.
Start indoors
July
Sow outdoors
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Transplant
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Harvest
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Kohlrabi care at a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun (6+ hours)
- Water
- 1–1.5 inches per week, consistent
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Days to maturity
- 45–60 days
- Best zones
- 3–10 (cool-season annual)
Growing kohlrabi in Zone 5: FAQs
Can you grow kohlrabi in Zone 5?＋
Zone 5 sits comfortably within kohlrabi's best range (Zones 3–10), so it grows well here on a standard schedule.
When should I plant kohlrabi in Zone 5?＋
In Zone 5, start seeds indoors around July. Zone 5's last spring frost is typically Late April – early May and its first fall frost around Early – mid October, which sets the planting window.
When to harvest kohlrabi in Zone 5?＋
Harvest timing depends on your planting date and variety — kohlrabi typically matures in 45–60 days. See the full guide for harvest cues.
Full Kohlrabi guide →
Complete care, problems, companions, and harvest tips.
Zone 5 overview →
Frost dates, climate, and everything to grow here.
June in Zone 5 →
What to sow, transplant, and harvest this month.