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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in New Mexico?

US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a

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

New Mexico last frost

late February

New Mexico first frost

early December

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in New Mexico

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Feb 28

Harvest

Apr 14 – Apr 29

Dates are approximate, based on New Mexico'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.

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Gardening in New Mexico

New Mexico has an arid continental climate. Albuquerque is Zone 7a; Santa Fe is Zone 6b; southern desert areas are Zone 8a-9a. Low humidity means dramatic temperature swings.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Kohlrabi in New Mexico?

Kohlrabi thrives in your zone — it is one of the most productive cool-season crops for your climate.

What zone is New Mexico?

New Mexico spans USDA Zone 7b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).

When do you plant Kohlrabis in New Mexico?

Plant Kohlrabis around late February (start indoors Jan 31), harvest Apr 14 – Apr 29.