Kohlrabi Planting Info

Kohlrabi
Brassica oleracea - Gongylodes Group

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1/4"

70 F to 85 F

6 to 9 days

Partial Shade / Full Sun

Spring/Fall

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

18"

10"

55 - 130 days

Info:

Kohlrabi do best in cool weather with abundant moisture to prevent the edible portion from becoming tough and woody. Plant your seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before setting outside. Spring planting should occur as soon as soil can be worked and after last frost, and fall planting done in June, July, or August. Plants grow 9 - 12" tall.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.

Water Requirements:

Water well during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Periodically apply Miracle Gro twice per month.

Harvest Tips:

Harvest when bulbs are 3" in diameter.

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Kohlrabi Planting Info

Kohlrabi Brassica oleracea - Gongylodes Group

Kohlrabi
Brassica oleracea - Gongylodes Group