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55 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi. The plant produces heavy yields of tender, round, greenish-white bulbs. It is a popular kohlrabi variety prized for its attractive greenish-white bulbs that grow above ground, with crisp, tender flesh and a cabbage or turnip-like flavor. The skin is greenish-white, and the flesh is white. The bulbs are crisp and very flavorful. Leaves are eaten like kale. Best to harvest when bulbs are 2 to 3" across. Perfect for making Hungarian Chicken soup. An excellent choice for home gardens. Heat Tolerant. An heirloom variety first introduced into the USA just before the Civil War. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6269. An heirloom variety from Vienna, Austria.
Lot No: 102671
Germination: 85%
Seeds Per Pound: 96,000
Plant Height: Roots: 2 to 4”/Leaves: 8 to 10” Tall
Planting Season: Spring/Fall
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow
Kohlrabi does 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 them outside. Spring planting should occur as soon as the soil can be worked and after the last frost. Fall planting should be done in June, July, or August. Plants grow 9 - 12" tall.
Requires fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
Harvest when bulbs are 3" in diameter.