KO2-250
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.