Plant care
Kohlrabi 'Kolibri'temperature & humidity
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes 'Kolibri'
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Ideal temperature for kohlrabi 'kolibri'
Temperature kills fewer kohlrabi 'kolibri' plants than you'd think. What kills them is the micro-climate within a normal-temperature room — a leaf pressed against single-glazed winter glass, the hot dry updraft directly above a radiator, the cold blast from an AC vent. The thermostat reading at 7-24°C (45-75°F) is fine; the spot you put the plant in matters more. Below roughly 7°C growth pauses; cold beyond that pushes it into dormancy rather than killing it outright.
Cold tolerance & winter care
Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' is comparatively hardy (USDA Grown as a cool-season annual in zones 3-11; tolerates light frost to about -3°C, RHS H5 (hardy young plants tolerate light frost; grown as an annual)). Within that range it tolerates a cold dormant spell outdoors; outside it, grow it in a container you can move under cover or overwinter in a cool but frost-free spot. Hardiness assumes an established plant in well-drained soil — a wet, cold root zone kills far more plants than cold air alone.
Humidity for kohlrabi 'kolibri'
Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' sits happiest at around 40-70% relative humidity. An outdoor field crop indifferent to ambient humidity; soil moisture matters far more than air moisture. Good airflow reduces downy mildew and leaf spot. The usual low-humidity tell is crisp brown leaf tips and edges while the soil moisture is fine — a sign the air, not the watering, is the problem. If you need to raise it, the reliable methods are grouping plants together, standing the pot on a tray of damp pebbles (the pot above the waterline, never in it), or running a small humidifier in winter when indoor heating dries the air most. Misting is the least effective — it raises humidity for minutes, not hours.
Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' temperature & humidity — frequently asked questions
What temperature is best for kohlrabi 'kolibri'?
Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' grows best between 7-24°C (45-75°F). Keep it out of cold draughts, off freezing windowsills in winter, and away from the hot dry air directly above radiators — the extremes matter far more than the average room temperature.
How cold can kohlrabi 'kolibri' tolerate?
Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' starts to suffer below roughly 7°C. It tolerates a cold dormant period within USDA Grown as a cool-season annual in zones 3-11; tolerates light frost to about -3°C, but a wet cold root zone is more dangerous than cold air.
What humidity does kohlrabi 'kolibri' need?
Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' prefers about 40-70% relative humidity. An outdoor field crop indifferent to ambient humidity; soil moisture matters far more than air moisture. Good airflow reduces downy mildew and leaf spot.
How do I raise humidity for kohlrabi 'kolibri'?
Group it with other plants, stand the pot on a tray of damp pebbles (kept above the waterline), or run a small humidifier in winter. Misting only helps for a few minutes, so it is the weakest option for a plant that genuinely needs more humidity.
Can kohlrabi 'kolibri' live outside?
Kohlrabi 'Kolibri' is rated for USDA zone Grown as a cool-season annual in zones 3-11; tolerates light frost to about -3°C and RHS hardiness H5 (hardy young plants tolerate light frost; grown as an annual). Within that range it can stay outdoors; outside it, grow it in a moveable container and protect the roots from a wet, cold winter.
More kohlrabi 'kolibri' care
In the UK? Keeping kohlrabi 'kolibri' warm in a UK home covers the radiator, single-glazing and heating-season humidity angle. Temperature and humidity are one piece. See the full kohlrabi 'kolibri' care guide, its cold-hardiness guide, and watering schedule — humidity and watering problems are easy to confuse.