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When to Plant Kohlrabi in Strong, Maine (04983)

Location

Strong, Maine

ZIP Code

04983

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, April 12, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, April 26, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Kohlrabi seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 26, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Days to Maturity 55 days
Mature Height 12-18"
Spread 8"
Type Bulb
Fruit Size Small-Medium (2-3 inch bulb)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (consistent moisture prevents cracking)

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Spacing

6" apart

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Planting Depth

0.5" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 4-7 days

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Growing Kohlrabi in Zone 5a

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) is a popular garden vegetable. In Strong, Maine, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 26, 2026, about -2 weeks after your last frost date.