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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

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

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in Louisiana

Start indoors

Jan 2

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Mar 16 – Mar 31

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.