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When to Plant Kohlrabi in Akron, Ohio (44310)

Location

Akron, Ohio

ZIP Code

44310

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Kohlrabi seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, April 1, 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 6b

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) is a popular garden vegetable. In Akron, Ohio, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should start seeds indoors around Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors around Wednesday, April 1, 2026, about -2 weeks after your last frost date.