Kohlrabi is a cool-season crop; it’s perfect grown in spring and fall. Sow kohlrabi in spring for an early summer season harvest and use; get began a 2d crop in mid-to-late summer season for winter storage and use.
Kohlrabi is not a root crop; the suitable for eating part of the plant is a swollen portion of the stem emerging above the soil. Kohlrabi matures in 45 to 60 days depending on the variety.
Kohlrabi may also be eaten raw or cooked, and it stores well for winter use. To be relaxed and attractive, kohlrabi will have to be grown briefly and without interruption. It’s essential to stick the soil merely rainy and broaden kohlrabi in soil rich in herbal subject and aged compost.
Kohlrabi Sowing and Planting Pointers
- Get began kohlrabi from seed sown indoors or in an instant inside the garden.
- Kohlrabi seeds are viable for 4 years.
- Get began seeds inside the garden about 8 to 4 weeks previous than you expect the final frost.
- If started indoors and transplanted, allow two additional weeks to maturity as a result of root insult at transplanting; nip off the long thread tip of the foundation when transplanting.
- Sow seed ¼ to ½ (6-12 mm) inch deep and be sure to heel or stamp the soil firmly.
- Sow seed 2 inches (5 cm) apart and later thin to 5 to 8 inches (13-20 cm) in all directions.
- To give a boost to germination sow seed at dusk or on a cool, cloudy day.
- Sow seed in loose, fertile soil. Together with aged compost to planting beds prematurely of sowing will feed the soil and lend a hand moisture retention.
- Seeds should germinate in 5 to 10 days at an optimal temperature of 70°F (21C) or thereabouts; germination will take longer in colder soil.
- Optimum soil temperature to broaden kohlrabi is 65°F (18°C).
- Make additional sowing at 3-week sessions for a continuous harvest, then again time sowing so that crop does now not mature in sizzling local weather.
- Kohlrabi prefers a soil pH range of 5.5 to 6.8.
- Expand kohlrabi in entire sun for perfect yield—tolerates partial shade.
- Fertilize with an herbal fertilizer akin to fish emulsion at section energy.
- Not unusual pest enemies include aphids, flea beetles, cabbage root maggots, cabbage worms, and cabbage loopers.
- Give protection to the seedlings from pests and cold local weather for two to a couple of weeks after planting with spun poly row covers.
Further tips at How you can Expand Kohlrabi.
Interplanting: Plant kohlrabi with bush beans, beets, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, and onions.
Container Emerging: Choose a container 6 inches all over or further for every plant and 8 inches deep.
Kohlrabi Planting Calendar
- 8-6 weeks previous than the final frost in spring: direct sow seed in a plastic tunnel or cold frame; minimum soil temperature should be 50°
- 4-3 weeks previous than the final frost in spring: direct sow seed inside the garden; minimum soil temperature should be 50°F; give protection to seedlings with row covers.
- 3-2 weeks previous than the final frost in spring: transplant seedlings to the garden.
For Fall and Wintry weather Harvest:
- 14-12 weeks previous than the main frost in fall: get began seed indoors.
- 12-10 weeks previous than the main frost in fall: direct-sow seed inside the garden for fall harvest.
- 10-8 weeks previous than the main frost in fall: direct-sow seed in a plastic tunnel or cold frame.
- 8-6 weeks previous than the main frost in fall: transplant seedlings to the garden.
Kohlrabi Really useful Varieties
- ‘Rapid’ matures early.
- ‘Grand Duke’ is a midseason hybrid.
- ‘Purple Danube’ and ‘Purple Vienna’ are favorites.
Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Kohlrabi belong to the Brassicacea (Cruciferae) or cabbage family, other contributors include cabbage, kale, collard, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and turnips.
