Korist Kohlrabi (Organic F1 Hybrid 42 Days)

The taste and texture of the Korist Kohlrabi is similar to a broccoli stem, crisp with a mild sweetness. White-skinned with a 4” flat globe shape. Harvest from baby-sized to full-sized. Bulbs hold well and remain tender in the garden without becoming woody. Good resistance to downy mildew.

50 seeds

PLANTING

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

Germination: 7-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-75ºF. 

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/4" deep

Sowing Outdoors: Starting in spring when the soil temperature reaches 60 ºF. Sow seeds 1-2" apart, thin 3-8” apart. The larger the bulb size the more space. Sow in mid to late summer for fall harvest.

How much does a packet plant: 4-6 foot single row

Harvest: Bulbs from spring plantings under 2-3” for the most tender and sweet bulbs. Fall plantings can survive frosts and can be harvested when they are larger.

Tips: The Korist Kohlrabi should be planted in fertile soil, and amended with compost before planting if needed. Grows best in the cooler weather of spring and late summer. Summer heat makes the bulbs woody and dry. Adequate moisture is needed for optimum growth.