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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

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

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in Indiana

Start indoors

Mar 10

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

May 22 – Jun 6

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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 Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.