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When to plant Kohlrabi in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States

Kohlrabi can be planted after April 05, when air temperature is consistently in a range between 45°F and 84°F and soil temperature is above 45°F.

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Growing Kohlrabi in San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo County, CaliforniaDays suitable for growing Kohlrabi JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4150596877869532January 01 - January 03 Average daily temperature range from 41°F to 56°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 61°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°FJanuary 04 - January 10 Average daily temperature range from 45°F to 58°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 63°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 38°FJanuary 11 - January 17 Average daily temperature range from 45°F to 59°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 72°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°FJanuary 18 - January 24 Average daily temperature range from 43°F to 60°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 70°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 37°FJanuary 25 - January 31 Average daily temperature range from 43°F to 59°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 67°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°FFebruary 01 - February 07 Average daily temperature range from 42°F to 58°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 67°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°FFebruary 08 - February 14 Average daily temperature range from 43°F to 61°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 74°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°FFebruary 15 - February 21 Average daily temperature range from 42°F to 58°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 66°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 35°FFebruary 22 - February 28 Average daily temperature range from 42°F to 59°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 72°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 33°FMarch 01 - March 07 Average daily temperature range from 44°F to 58°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 72°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°FMarch 08 - March 14 Average daily temperature range from 44°F to 58°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 67°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 38°FMarch 15 - March 21 Average daily temperature range from 45°F to 59°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 69°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 38°FMarch 22 - March 28 Average daily temperature range from 45°F to 59°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 74°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 39°FMarch 29 - April 04 Average daily temperature range from 46°F to 62°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 73°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 39°FApril 05 - April 11 Average daily temperature range from 48°F to 65°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 81°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 40°FApril 12 - April 18 Average daily temperature range from 46°F to 62°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 73°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 42°FApril 19 - April 25 Average daily temperature range from 49°F to 65°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 78°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 43°FApril 26 - May 02 Average daily temperature range from 50°F to 67°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 79°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 45°FMay 03 - May 09 Average daily temperature range from 50°F to 67°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 80°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 45°FMay 10 - May 16 Average daily temperature range from 51°F to 66°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 79°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 43°FMay 17 - May 23 Average daily temperature range from 51°F to 66°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 78°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 45°FMay 24 - May 30 Average daily temperature range from 52°F to 67°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 78°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 46°FMay 31 - June 06 Average daily temperature range from 53°F to 69°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 83°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 49°FJune 07 - June 13 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 72°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 84°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 48°FJune 14 - June 20 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 72°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 90°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 50°FJune 21 - June 27 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 71°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 83°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 49°FJune 28 - July 04 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 72°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 82°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 50°FJuly 05 - July 11 Average daily temperature range from 57°F to 74°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 83°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 52°FJuly 12 - July 18 Average daily temperature range from 58°F to 75°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 84°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 54°FJuly 19 - July 25 Average daily temperature range from 58°F to 75°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 83°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 54°FJuly 26 - August 01 Average daily temperature range from 58°F to 75°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 85°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 55°FAugust 02 - August 08 Average daily temperature range from 58°F to 76°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 85°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 54°FAugust 09 - August 15 Average daily temperature range from 59°F to 75°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 86°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 55°FAugust 16 - August 22 Average daily temperature range from 60°F to 76°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 91°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 55°FAugust 23 - August 29 Average daily temperature range from 59°F to 76°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 86°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 55°FAugust 30 - September 05 Average daily temperature range from 60°F to 77°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 91°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 53°FSeptember 06 - September 12 Average daily temperature range from 61°F to 79°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 98°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 55°FSeptember 13 - September 19 Average daily temperature range from 57°F to 72°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 86°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 53°FSeptember 20 - September 26 Average daily temperature range from 57°F to 74°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 85°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 51°FSeptember 27 - October 03 Average daily temperature range from 56°F to 74°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 89°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 49°FOctober 04 - October 10 Average daily temperature range from 57°F to 74°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 88°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 49°FOctober 11 - October 17 Average daily temperature range from 54°F to 72°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 85°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 47°FOctober 18 - October 24 Average daily temperature range from 55°F to 71°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 85°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 46°FOctober 25 - October 31 Average daily temperature range from 50°F to 68°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 83°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 45°FNovember 01 - November 07 Average daily temperature range from 51°F to 69°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 78°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 44°FNovember 08 - November 14 Average daily temperature range from 47°F to 64°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 76°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 40°FNovember 15 - November 21 Average daily temperature range from 48°F to 65°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 76°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 39°FNovember 22 - November 28 Average daily temperature range from 45°F to 63°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 71°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 42°FNovember 29 - December 05 Average daily temperature range from 46°F to 61°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 73°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 39°FDecember 06 - December 12 Average daily temperature range from 45°F to 59°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 69°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 39°FDecember 13 - December 19 Average daily temperature range from 43°F to 57°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 67°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 36°FDecember 20 - December 26 Average daily temperature range from 44°F to 58°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 66°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 38°FDecember 27 - December 31 Average daily temperature range from 45°F to 55°F Highest temperature recorded in last 4 years 61°F Lowest temperature recorded in last 4 years 37°FPlan and Plant in San Luis Obispo County, CaliforniaPossible peakAverage rangePossible dropAverage range below freezingLowest possible drop below freezing

Days suitable for growing Kohlrabi in San Luis Obispo County, California

Kohlrabi needs on average between 50 and 70 days to mature and produce harvest.

San Luis Obispo County has 2 distinct seasons suitable for growing Kohlrabi

  • April 05 to July 10

    Kohlrabi needs on average between 50 and 70 days to mature and produce harvest. With 97 suitable for growht, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

  • September 10 to November 24

    Kohlrabi needs on average between 50 and 70 days to mature and produce harvest. With 76 suitable for growht, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Planting Kohlrabi in San Luis Obispo County before April 05 without any additional protection is not advised because cold streaks can damage or kill off young plant.

Growing season extention

In order to maximize chances for a good harvest of Kohlrabi in San Luis Obispo County, some extra steps can be taken to extend growing season.

Start seeds indoors

When starting seeds indoors, it is possible to guarantee best possible conditions for young seedlings. Consistent temperature range, adequate watering and ample light (natural, supplemented with artifitial grow lights) will ensure you have strong and healthy seedlings just in time for transplanting into soil.

It takes 42 days on average for Kohlrabi to sprout, and grow big enough to be ready for transplanting.

San Luis Obispo County has 2 distinct seasons for growing Kohlrabi

  • In order to get plants ready for April 05 seeds should be started indoors bwetween February 22 and May 01

    Seeds started after May 01 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

    Kohlrabi needs on average between 50 and 70 days to mature and produce harvest. With 97 suitable for growth, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

  • In order to get plants ready for September 10 seeds should be started indoors bwetween July 30 and September 15

    Seeds started after September 15 are not likely to mature and produce harvest.

    Kohlrabi needs on average between 50 and 70 days to mature and produce harvest. With 76 suitable for growth, you can expect good harvest without too much effort if all planting activities are done in timely manner.

Use a cold frame

When using a cold frame in a beggining of growing season You can protect young plants from possible temperature drops, this way growing season can start up to 2 weeks earlier.

Use an additional shading

On days, when air temperatures are expected to raise above 84°F, which is in top of tolerable range for Kohlrabi , consider using additional shading to prevent heat shock.

Total frost free days365
Last frost expected dateFreezing temperatures are not expected in first half of a year
First frost expected dateFreezing temperatures are not expected in second half of a year
Dates with ideal conditions
Dates with suitable conditions
January 05
January 07 to January 09 (3 days)
January 13 to January 17 (5 days)
February 14
February 27 to March 01 (3 days)
March 06
March 12 to March 15 (4 days)
March 19 to March 20 (2 days)
March 22 to March 25 (4 days)
March 27 to March 28 (2 days)
March 31 to April 03 (4 days)
April 05 to July 10 (97 days)
July 16 to July 20 (5 days)
July 23 to July 26 (4 days)
July 28
July 30 to August 01 (3 days)
August 07 to August 12 (6 days)
August 18
August 21
August 24 to August 26 (3 days)
August 28 to August 29 (2 days)
September 02 to September 03 (2 days)
September 10 to November 24 (76 days)
November 26
December 01 to December 09 (9 days)
December 13
December 22 to December 23 (2 days)
December 27
December 29 to December 31 (3 days)
Total days ideal for growing Kohlrabi in San Luis Obispo County0
Total days suitable for growing Kohlrabi in San Luis Obispo County248
Days needed for Kohlrabi to mature and produce harvest50 - 70
Seed can be planted directly into soil yes

Notable temperature facts for growing Kohlrabi in San Luis Obispo County, California

Table with days suitable to grow vegetables in San Luis Obispo County, California

Tolerable temperature range for Kohlrabi : 45°F to 84°F

WeekAverage temperaturePossible min and max temperatureSuitable for Kohlrabi
1January 01 - January 0341°F to 56°F36°F to 61°F
2January 04 - January 1045°F to 58°F38°F to 63°FTRUE
3January 11 - January 1745°F to 59°F36°F to 72°FTRUE
4January 18 - January 2443°F to 60°F37°F to 70°F
5January 25 - January 3143°F to 59°F36°F to 67°F
6February 01 - February 0742°F to 58°F36°F to 67°F
7February 08 - February 1443°F to 61°F36°F to 74°F
8February 15 - February 2142°F to 58°F35°F to 66°F
9February 22 - February 2842°F to 59°F33°F to 72°F
10March 01 - March 0744°F to 58°F36°F to 72°F
11March 08 - March 1444°F to 58°F38°F to 67°F
12March 15 - March 2145°F to 59°F38°F to 69°FTRUE
13March 22 - March 2845°F to 59°F39°F to 74°FTRUE
14March 29 - April 0446°F to 62°F39°F to 73°FTRUE
15April 05 - April 1148°F to 65°F40°F to 81°FTRUE
16April 12 - April 1846°F to 62°F42°F to 73°FTRUE
17April 19 - April 2549°F to 65°F43°F to 78°FTRUE
18April 26 - May 0250°F to 67°F45°F to 79°FTRUE
19May 03 - May 0950°F to 67°F45°F to 80°FTRUE
20May 10 - May 1651°F to 66°F43°F to 79°FTRUE
21May 17 - May 2351°F to 66°F45°F to 78°FTRUE
22May 24 - May 3052°F to 67°F46°F to 78°FTRUE
23May 31 - June 0653°F to 69°F49°F to 83°FTRUE
24June 07 - June 1355°F to 72°F48°F to 84°FTRUE
25June 14 - June 2055°F to 72°F50°F to 90°FTRUE
26June 21 - June 2755°F to 71°F49°F to 83°FTRUE
27June 28 - July 0455°F to 72°F50°F to 82°FTRUE
28July 05 - July 1157°F to 74°F52°F to 83°FTRUE
29July 12 - July 1858°F to 75°F54°F to 84°FTRUE
30July 19 - July 2558°F to 75°F54°F to 83°FTRUE
31July 26 - August 0158°F to 75°F55°F to 85°FTRUE
32August 02 - August 0858°F to 76°F54°F to 85°FTRUE
33August 09 - August 1559°F to 75°F55°F to 86°FTRUE
34August 16 - August 2260°F to 76°F55°F to 91°FTRUE
35August 23 - August 2959°F to 76°F55°F to 86°FTRUE
36August 30 - September 0560°F to 77°F53°F to 91°FTRUE
37September 06 - September 1261°F to 79°F55°F to 98°FTRUE
38September 13 - September 1957°F to 72°F53°F to 86°FTRUE
39September 20 - September 2657°F to 74°F51°F to 85°FTRUE
40September 27 - October 0356°F to 74°F49°F to 89°FTRUE
41October 04 - October 1057°F to 74°F49°F to 88°FTRUE
42October 11 - October 1754°F to 72°F47°F to 85°FTRUE
43October 18 - October 2455°F to 71°F46°F to 85°FTRUE
44October 25 - October 3150°F to 68°F45°F to 83°FTRUE
45November 01 - November 0751°F to 69°F44°F to 78°FTRUE
46November 08 - November 1447°F to 64°F40°F to 76°FTRUE
47November 15 - November 2148°F to 65°F39°F to 76°FTRUE
48November 22 - November 2845°F to 63°F42°F to 71°FTRUE
49November 29 - December 0546°F to 61°F39°F to 73°FTRUE
50December 06 - December 1245°F to 59°F39°F to 69°FTRUE
51December 13 - December 1943°F to 57°F36°F to 67°F
52December 20 - December 2644°F to 58°F38°F to 66°F
53December 27 - December 3145°F to 55°F37°F to 61°FTRUE

Days with suitable temperature for growing Kohlrabi in San Luis Obispo County, California