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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in Nebraska?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 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

Nebraska last frost

early April

Nebraska first frost

late October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in Nebraska

Start indoors

Mar 10

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

May 22 – Jun 6

Dates are approximate, based on Nebraska'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 Nebraska

Nebraska spans from Zone 4a in the northwest to Zone 6a in the southeast. Cold winters and warm summers. Excellent for corn, winter wheat, and cool-season crops.