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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in Nova Scotia?

Canada · Canadian Zone 6 · zones 5, 6

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

Nova Scotia last frost

early April

Nova Scotia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in Nova Scotia

Start indoors

Mar 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

May 16 – May 31

Dates are approximate, based on Nova Scotia'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 Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia has a maritime climate moderated by the Atlantic. Most of the province is Zone 5b-6a; the Annapolis Valley is Zone 6a-6b and one of Canada's premier apple-growing regions.