Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

vegetable

At a glance

USDA Zones
3–10
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
Soil
Loam
pH
Neutral
Spacing
12 in. between plants
Per square foot
1 plant per square
Days to maturity
About 60 days

Planting & harvest windows

Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.

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Good companions

Keep apart from

Recommended varieties

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    55 daysseed

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  • Purple Vienna
    60 daysseed

    Striking purple skin, white interior.

Add Kohlrabi to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.

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