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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in South Carolina?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

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

South Carolina last frost

mid-February

South Carolina first frost

early December

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in South Carolina

Start indoors

Jan 18

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 1 – Apr 16

Dates are approximate, based on South 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 South Carolina

South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. The Upstate is Zone 7a-7b; the coast is Zone 8a-8b. Two growing seasons are standard.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Kohlrabi in South Carolina?

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

What zone is South Carolina?

South Carolina spans USDA Zone 8a (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Kohlrabis in South Carolina?

Plant Kohlrabis around mid-February (start indoors Jan 18), harvest Apr 1 – Apr 16.