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Gigante · Cauliflower

Zone 4a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Gigante to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsApr 17th
Last FrostMay 15th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 15th
Harvest BeginsAug 8th
Harvest EndsSep 24th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 32°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity85
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitRosette
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)45
Min Soil Temp (°F)40
Min Night Temp (°F)32
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: For Gigante Kohlrabi, start indoors for uniform bulbs, then transplant right around last frost while keeping seedlings well-watered to avoid toughening.