Kohlrabi

Delicious above-ground bulbs are a tasty addition to stir-fry or salads. If picked when bulbs are around 1", leaves and stems will have a mild, delicate flavor. Harvest spring-sown at or before a 2" diameter, as hot weather makes them woody. Matures in 50-55 days.

Companion Plants

Marigold

Pepper

Tomato

Plant Details

Common name

Kohlrabi
Botanical name

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Variety

na
Zone

Grow as an annual
Light

Sun
Habit

Rounded
Feed

Fertilize when actively growing
Water

Water 2-3 times per week until established
Bloom Color

Green, Purple
Bloom Time

No bloom
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Ian B.'s collection
Joe D.'s collection

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