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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in Manitoba?

Canada · Canadian Zone 3 · zones 2, 3, 4

Grows well here

Kohlrabi thrives in your zone — it is one of the most productive cool-season crops for your climate.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Manitoba last frost

mid-May

Manitoba first frost

late September

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in Manitoba

Start indoors

Apr 17

Transplant

May 15

Harvest

Jun 29 – Jul 14

Dates are approximate, based on Manitoba's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi looks alien but tastes like a mild, crisp broccoli stem. One of the fastest cool-season crops — ready in 6-8 weeks and handles light frosts like a champion.

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow. Thin to 6-8 inches. Harvest when bulbs are 2-3 inches diameter — bigger gets woody. Great for fall crops too.

Full kohlrabi growing guide →

Gardening in Manitoba

Manitoba has a cold continental climate. Winnipeg is Zone 3b-4a. Cold winters and hot summers make for an intense but short growing season. Excellent for sunflowers, canola, and cool-season vegetables.