KOHL RABI-WHITE VIENNA
KOHL RABI-WHITE VIENNA
A$3.50
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Brassica oleracea
KOHLRABI-WHITE VIENNA is an early variety that grows up to 30 cm high. The pale green, flattened, globe shaped bulbs are smooth & from above the ground. The uniquely flavored white flesh is best when bulbs are about 7.5 cm in diameter. Make successive sowings in the spring to enjoy over a longer period of time. Named for a German word meaning “cabbage turnip,” kohlrabi was developed first around the 16th century in northern Europe. By the end of that century, it had spread throughout the rest of the continent as well as to the Mediterranean region. The first recorded mention of kohlrabi in the US is found in the early 16th century. More recently, the countries of China, Israel, and Africa have discovered this vegetable; it has become quite a staple of northern Indian cuisine.
Note: Do not plant cabbage in the same area after growing Kohlrabi.
| Germination Time (Days) | 6 – 12 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 55 – 70 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 6 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 10 – 20 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 30 – 40 |
| pH | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
30 - 45 cm (1 - 1.5 feet)
Season of Interest
Spring, Autumn
Temperature Range
10 - 24 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Biennial
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Raise Seedlings
Soil
Loamy, well-drained soil
pH
6.0 - 7.0
Soil Temperature
15 - 21 °C (59 - 70 °F)
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds overnight to improve germination
Sowing Depth
0.5 cm (¼ inch)
Plant Spacing
20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 inches)
Row spacing
30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 inches)
Watering
Regular, consistent watering
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 14 days
Harvest Time (Days)
55 - 65 days
Good Companion Plants
Beets, Lettuce, Peas
Bad Companion Plants
Tomatoes, Peppers
Pests
Flea Beetles, Cabbage Worms, Aphids
Diseases
Clubroot, Black Rot
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