Early White Vienna kohlrabi seeds
What appears to be an alien-like vegetable is something much more amazing. We first grew kohlrabi a few years ago, and we continue to grow it each year. Kohlrabi is part of the brassica family so it thrives in cool weather. You can think of it as an above-ground reverse turnip.
Early White kohlrabi produces a heavy, juicy, and sweet round bulb. If picked tender, the sweetness is at its peak. If left to grow larger, the sweetness does subside slightly, but it's still delicious. The best way to describe the flavor of kohlrabi is a combination of cabbage, broccoli, and apple.
We enjoy this cut-into match sticks with raw apples, some yogurt, and a little dill. It's light, refreshing, and healthy. We also use the leaves in place of kale for crispy kohlrabi "chips". These are great for starting early while you are waiting for warmer weather. We plant these and by the time they are ripe, we pull them and use the empty hole to transplant some of our warm-weather vegetables.
Seed count: 200
Botanic name:
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Plant spacing:
3 - 8 inches between plants. The more space you allow, the larger your kohlrabi.
Color:
Light green foilage and white above ground bulb.
Sowing depth:
1/4 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Eaten raw, steam, sauteed, great for coleslaw and cabbage wraps.
Frost Hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
40 - 50 days
Life cycle:
Biennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Kohl-Rabi, cabbage turnip, stem turnip, German turnip, and
Knol khol
Vine Habit:
