When to plant kohlrabi in zone 8a
A planting schedule for kohlrabi in USDA hardiness zone 8a, where the typical last spring frost is around Mar 29, 2026 and the first fall frost around Nov 8, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 20330) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Kohlrabi planting schedule for zone 8a
- Start seeds indoorsFeb 1, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
- Start hardening offMar 5, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026
- Transplant outdoorsMar 15, 2026 – Dec 2, 2026
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 12, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
Zone 8a covers a lot of ground. Enter your ZIP for kohlrabi dates worked out from your nearest weather station:
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 20330) in zone 8a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.