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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

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

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in Maryland

Start indoors

Feb 7

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

Apr 21 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.