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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in Alabama?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

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

Alabama last frost

mid-February

Alabama first frost

early December

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in Alabama

Start indoors

Jan 18

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 1 – Apr 16

Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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 Alabama

Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.