Kohlrabi in Zone 4a

Brassica oleracea (Gongylodes group)

Start indoorsApr 10–Apr 17
Direct sow / transplant outsideMay 1–May 8
Estimated harvest~55 days after planting

Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).

Good companions

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