How to Grow -Kohlrabi
4 June 2012, by gj
a kohlrabi is born
An often overlooked veggie, kohlrabi is as easy to grow as cabbage- and takes much less time.
In as little as 6 weeks from planting a seed, you can be enjoying this crisp member of the cole family.
baby bulb
Ii is easier to plant kohlrabi by making seed tapes, or you can just sprinkle the seeds and thin to about 3-4 inches apart.
they grow up so fast
Harvest when the bulb is 2-4″, or ‘golf ball size’ -any larger and the veggie starts to get ‘woody’.
they come in purple too
They can be eaten raw or cooked, in salads stir frys or in a cream sauce or casserole.
Just use your imagination!
ready to eat
Here’s how we ate them recently- what’s your favorite way to enjoy kohlrabi?
Botanical name: Brassica oleracea
Yield: 1 kohlrabi per seed, less if thinning is needed. You can also eat the leaves.
Storage: Will hold a few weeks in the fridge. For longer storage, try kohlrabi hybrid for that purpose, such as Kossak.
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