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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in North Carolina?

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

North Carolina last frost

late February

North Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in North Carolina

Start indoors

Jan 31

Transplant

Feb 28

Harvest

Apr 14 – Apr 29

Dates are approximate, based on North Carolina'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 North Carolina

North Carolina spans the mountains (Zone 5b-6a), Piedmont (Zone 7a-7b), and coastal plain (Zone 8a). Long warm seasons support tobacco, sweet potatoes, and a wide range of vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Kohlrabi in North Carolina?

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

What zone is North Carolina?

North Carolina spans USDA Zone 7b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a).

When do you plant Kohlrabis in North Carolina?

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