Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
6a-9b
USDA zone
-23°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
40cm | Max | 50cm |
20cm | Min | 20cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Kohlrabi Overview
Kohlrabi is a low growing vegetable that is closely related to cabbages
Common problems with Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi Companion Plants
How to harvest Kohlrabi
Harvest late Summer/early Autumn. Cut from the base of the plant and remove the swollen stem. Cut the leafy tops off and discard them.
How to propagate Kohlrabi
Seed
Sow into seed trays early spring and plant out seedlings during late spring/ early summer.
Special features of Kohlrabi
Crop rotation
Other uses of Kohlrabi
Culinary
Edible
The swollen basal stem is edible raw or cooked and has a sweetness to it.
Edibles to Sow Outdoors in March
If the soil is warm enough, get an early start on the growing year by direct sowing these into prepared beds.
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Microgreens
Grow these leafy greens in your windowsill over the winter months for quick and tasty micro leaves.
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