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When to Plant Kohlrabi in Alma, New York (14708)

Location

Alma, New York

ZIP Code

14708

USDA Zone

5b

Last Frost

Saturday, April 25, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Saturday, March 28, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Saturday, April 11, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Kohlrabi seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Saturday, April 11, 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 5b

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) is a popular garden vegetable. In Alma, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, you should start seeds indoors around Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Saturday, April 25, 2026. Plan to transplant your Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors around Saturday, April 11, 2026, about -2 weeks after your last frost date.