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Can You Grow Kohlrabi in South Dakota?

US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

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 Dakota last frost

mid-April

South Dakota first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

45–60 days

When to plant Kohlrabis in South Dakota

Start indoors

Mar 18

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

May 30 – Jun 14

Dates are approximate, based on South Dakota'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 Dakota

South Dakota has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Eastern South Dakota is Zone 4b-5a; western South Dakota is colder. Short growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Kohlrabi in South Dakota?

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

What zone is South Dakota?

South Dakota spans USDA Zone 4b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Kohlrabis in South Dakota?

Plant Kohlrabis around mid-April (start indoors Mar 18), harvest May 30 – Jun 14.