Kohlrabi - Purple Vienna - Brassica oleracea (Gongylodes groups)

Annual Heirloom. Kohlrabi is a little known yet delightful vegetable with mild broccoli-like flavor. Texture is of a juicy radish. Can be eaten raw, pickled, or cooked. Purple Vienna is a productive variety that dates back to the 1860's.

Did You Know? In German, "kohl" means cabbage and "rabi" means turnip. Rich in potassium and vitamin C.

Soil & Water: Provide plenty of water and a well drained, soil rich in compost.

Planting & Growing: Direct seed as soon as ground can be worked in early spring or late summer. For the best quality, plant in time for a fall harvest. Kohlrabi will withstand light frost.

Harvesting & Storage: The edible portion of kohlrabi is not the root, but rather the round, swollen stem of the plant. Leaves are also edible. Harvest when stem swells to 3-5" and is easily visible above the soil.

Soil Temperature: 50-75°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"-1/2"
Germination: 7-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 6"-12"
Days To Maturity: 55-65 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 6-8"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds

Features

Heirloom
Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Winter

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring

Growth Habit : Herbaceous

Life Cycle : Annual

Plant Family : Brassicaceae (Brassicas or Cole)

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Provide plenty of water and a well drained, soil rich in compost.

Planting & Growing: Direct seed as soon as ground can be worked in early spring or late summer. For the best quality, plant in time for a fall harvest. Kohlrabi will withstand light frost.

Harvesting & Storage: The edible portion of kohlrabi is not the root, but rather the round, swollen stem of the plant. Leaves are also edible. Harvest when stem swells to 3-5" and is easily visible above the soil.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Purple Vienna Kohlrabi Seeds (Organic)