Kohlrabi Early White Vienna – McKenzie Seeds
Brassica oleracea
- Crisp with a slight peppery bite
- 7 to 10 days to germination
- 55 to 60 days to maturity
- Great in stews and soups
Early White Vienna Kohlrabi has white flesh with very smooth light green skin. When eaten raw it has a delicious flavor similar to water chestnuts. When cooked, it has a mildly sweet, turnip-like flavor. For ultimate flavor and tenderness, harvest when bulbs are about 5 cm (2″) in diameter.
1.75g (Approx. 475-500 seeds)
Preparation Ideas: Peel and add cut chunks to soups and stews.
Start indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks before the ground can be worked. Or, sow directly in garden rows placing one seed every 3 inches. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to 6 inches apart.
Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2″)
Planting Spacing: 15 cm (6″)
Row Spacing: 45 cm (18″)
Do not plant with strawberries, tomatoes or pole beans.
