ZonePlant
Kossak kohlrabi

vegetable variety in zone 5a

Kossak kohlrabi in zone 5a

Kossak · Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

Zone
5a -20°F to -15°F
Growing season
150 days
Days to harvest
50 to 65

The verdict

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About Kossak

Sweet, juicy, surprisingly tender for its size; large storage kohlrabi (8-10 inch). Roasting, soup, storage. Holds quality unlike most large-bulb varieties which woody up.

Critical timing for zone 5a

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Common challenges in zone 5a

  • ▸ Fire blight in pears
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust
  • ▸ Late spring frosts

Modified care for zone 5a

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Kossak in adjacent zones

Other kohlrabi varieties for zone 5a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Kossak kohlrabi grow in zone 5a?

Yes. Kossak is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7a, which includes zone 5a.

Image: "Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes Oktober 2011", by 4028mdk09, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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