One of the first steps you take when you are making a decision about your gardening schedule is find your USDA Zone info. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

The best time to plant kohlrabi in Carmel can be estimated by reviewing 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.

Kohlrabi can survive in moderate cold which tells us that you can plant them a little bit earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

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

The last month that you can plant kohlrabi and expect a good harvest is probably September. You probably don't want to wait any later than that or else your kohlrabi may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a couple of weeks earlier by starting your kohlrabi indoors.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is April 15 in Carmel. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of -15°F.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Carmel may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Since half of the time in Carmel you get surprised by a frost after April 15 be ready to cover your kohlrabi in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Carmel

Here is the info for USDA Zone 5b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	April 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	October 15
Lowest Expected Low	-15°F
Highest Expected Low	-10°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -10°F.

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