Kohlrabi

Vegetables

Summary

Kohlrabi (from the German for cabbage turnip; Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group), also called German turnip, is a biennial vegetable, a low, stout cultivar of wild cabbage. It is another cultivar of the same species as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, collard greens, Savoy cabbage, and gai lan.

Description

Kohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family grown for its swollen, turnip-shaped portion of the stem which rests on the ground. The edible portion can be white, purple or green with a creamy white interior. They are eaten raw in salads or can be cooked like a turnip.

Varieties

Kanan


Details

Seasons:
Colors

N/A

Habits

N/A

Exposure
  • Full Sun
Moisture
  • Average Water
Height:

6 - 12 in

Spread:

8 - 12 in

Zone:

N/A

Uses
  • Vegetable Garden
Features
  • Edible Fruit/Foliage
Sub-Categories
  • 3-pack
  • Vegetables
Growing Tips

Plant kohlrabi seeds directly in the garden after the last hard freeze in spring, or plant in fall with enough time to harvest before the first hard freeze. Press the seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep into the soil with 1-inch spacing. For row planting, space the rows 12 inches apart. Thin the seedlings to 4 inches apart after true leaves develop.

Watering

Keep kohlrabi well-watered, which shouldn't be difficult in cool spring or fall soils. It typically needs 1 inch of rain or watering per week.


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