Kossak Kohlrabi

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Kossak Kohlrabi

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Description

Planting Instructions

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80 days. Brassica oleracea. (F1) The plant produces excellent yields of incredibly large kohlrabi bulbs. The bulbs can grow up to 10" wide. It is very sweet, very flavorful, and very tender with no trace of woodiness. They can be eaten raw, used in coleslaw, cooked, or used in Hungarian soups. Impress your neighbors by growing a World Record Giant Kohlrabi. Keeps well, and has good storage variety. Excellent choice for home gardens.

Lot No: 73671

Germination: 95%

Test Date: 05/23

Seeds Per Pound: 96,000

Plant Height: Roots: 8 to 10”/Leaves: 9 to 12” Tall

Planting Season: Spring/Fall

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow

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.

Customer Reviews

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by Anonymous on February 7, 2008

This is the best kohl rabi ever. Huge bulbs, and always succulent. Never woody.

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by Anonymous on May 23, 2010

I agree with the above. I was amazed that, unlike most giant vegetables, it is as described: sweet, tender, non-stringy, keeps well! Hallaluyah.

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by Anonymous on January 1, 2010

I grew the use kohlrabi in northern North Dakota. It was the best that I have ever grew. Highly recommend it.

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by rocket22 on June 18, 2016

I have grown all 3 of the huge Kohlrabi all are good but the gigante I have done the most all are sweet and never got woody on me I even do them early spring , but fall is the best

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by Anonymous on June 18, 2016

I been growing this kohlrabi for a long time and no matter how big they get they are so sweet and never I repeat never woody and come fall time and late fall they are so sweet and crispy that when you cut them they crack , These the the best I have ever grown east coast NJ

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by Anonymous on January 12, 2014

Great variety, easy to grow and very tender no matter what size.

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by Anonymous on November 24, 2010

I was never was a kohlrabi fan until I tried this variety. Sweet and tender. I plan on growing more next year! Yum!

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by Talia on March 4, 2010

Very crunchy and yummy. Grows well in PA

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