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When to Plant Kohlrabi in Eagle River, Wisconsin (54521)

Location

Eagle River, Wisconsin

ZIP Code

54521

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Kohlrabi seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, April 21, 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 4b

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) is a popular garden vegetable. In Eagle River, Wisconsin, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Kohlrabi seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, April 21, 2026, about -2 weeks after your last frost date.