Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

You can estimate when it's a good idea to plant kohlrabi in Sarasota by referring to the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Kohlrabi

Frost tolerance for kohlrabi:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

You can plant kohlrabi just a bit earlier in the year because they are moderately cold tolerant.

The earliest that you can plant kohlrabi in Sarasota is January. However, you really should wait until February if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant kohlrabi and expect a good harvest is probably October. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your kohlrabi may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your kohlrabi indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

In Sarasota the average date of last frost happens on February 15. You should expect an average low temperature of 25°F in the coldest months of winter.

Remember that USDA zone info for Sarasota is just an average and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Sarasota you get surprised by a frost after February 15 be ready to cover your kohlrabi if you have a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Sarasota

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	25°F
Highest Expected Low	30°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 25°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 30°F.

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