55-70 days. Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes.
Translated from German ‘kohl’ meaning cabbage and ‘rabi’ meaning turnip, the kohlrabi plant is a unique and prolific winter hardy heirloom crop.
Traditionally harvested for its wide and root-like bulb grown above ground, kohlrabi is edible raw from stem, leaf, to tip. Also known as “German turnip”, kohlrabi is an old-world favorite used in kitchens across the map
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Latin Name: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
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Days to Maturity: 55-70
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Days to Germination: 3-10
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Seeding Depth: 1/2"
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Plant Spacing: 12-15"
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Row Spacing: 18-24"
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Plant Height: 9-12"
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Growth Habit: Bulbous upright
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Soil Preference: Moist, organically fertilized, well-drained
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Temperature Preference: 50-70 °F
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Light Preference: Full sun - partial shade
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Early White Vienna Kohlrabi Color: Light green, nearly white skin and flesh
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Early White Vienna Kohlrabi Flavor: Mildy sweet, similar to broccoli stems
