How to Grow Kohlrabi

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German for “cabbage turnip,” kohlrabi is a member of the extensive cabbage family.
German for “cabbage turnip,” kohlrabi is a member of the extensive cabbage family.
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Whether you grow purple kohlrabi, such as ‘Early Purple Vienna,’ or a white variety, such as ‘Kossack,’ the edible insides will be white, and have the same tangy-sweet flavor.
Whether you grow purple kohlrabi, such as ‘Early Purple Vienna,’ or a white variety, such as ‘Kossack,’ the edible insides will be white, and have the same tangy-sweet flavor.

You can learn how to grow kohlrabi with these helpful planting tips. Cabbage’s ‘crazy cousin’ kohlrabi is a fun, tasty addition to your fall vegetable garden.

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How to Grow Kohlrabi

It’s a root, it’s a tuber — no, it’s a super stem! So what exactly is this strange round vegetable with leafy projections? Though sometimes called “space cabbage,” kohlrabi really is a very down-to-earth veggie. German for “cabbage turnip,” kohlrabi is a member of the extensive cabbage family (which also includes broccoli, cauliflower, kale and mustard) and offers the same awesome health benefits as these cole crop cousins. Yet kohlrabi is easier to grow than its relatives, and fast to mature, making it ideal for fall or early spring planting.

  • Published on Aug 1, 2007
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