Kohlrabi, Early White Vienna
Short Description
Flavor is mild, sweet, turnip-like.
Full Description
Round, above-ground "bulbs" with light green, smooth skin have creamy white, tender flesh. Flavor is mild, sweet, turnip-like. Superb raw or steamed. Ready for harvest 55 days from seed sowing. GARDEN HINTS: Use bulbs when the size of an apple before they become hard and woody. Store harvest in cool, frost-free place for winter use.
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Days To Maturity The average number of days from when the plant is actively growing in the garden to the expected time of harvest.
55 days
Fruit Size The average size of the fruit produced by this product.
2-3 inches
Sun The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun.
Full Sun
Spread The width of the plant at maturity.
12 inches
Height The typical height of this product at maturity.
6-8 inches
Sow Method This refers to whether the seed should be sown early indoors and the seedlings transplanted outside later, or if the seed should be sown directly in the garden at the recommended planting time.
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Start Indoors Starting seeds indoors is called Indoor Sow or Indirect Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds indoors in the spring or summer
Transplant When to transplant bulbs or roots in the garden for spring
Start Outdoors Starting seeds outdoors is called Outdoor Sow or Direct Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds outdoors in the spring or summer
Start Indoors Fall Starting seeds indoors in the fall called Indoor Sow or Indirect Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds outdoors in the fall
Transplant Fall Transplant Fall-When to transplant bulbs or roots in the garden for fall
Start Outdoors Fall Starting seeds outdoors in the fall is called Outdoor Sow or Direct Sow and these dates are when to sow seeds outdoors in the fallFirst Date: Apr-11 - Last Date: May-23
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How to Sow
Sowing Directly in the Garden:
- Sow seeds after danger of frost in spring. In frost free areas, sow in fall.
- Sow in well-worked soil in full sun. Do not plant cabbage family crops in the same place 2 years in a row.
- Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Level with a rake to remove clumps of grass and stones.
- Sow seed thinly in rows 18 inches apart and cover with ¼ inch of fine soil.
- Firm lightly and keep evenly moist.
- Seeds emerge in 14-21 days.
- This to stand about 4 inches apart when seedlings are 1-2 inches tall.
How to Grow
- Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. Avoid disturbing the soil around the plants when weeding.
- Keep plants well watered during dry periods to promote rapid, uninterrupted growth. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Keep the soil moist but not saturated.
- Monitor for pests and diseases. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area.
Harvest and Preserving Tips
- Harvest the foliage when bulbs reach 2-3 inches in diameter and foliage is still young and tender.
- Eat the stems fresh or use them as spinach substitute.
- Use the bulb fresh or cooked. If using fresh, peel the root prior to using. If baking, it can be peeled or left unsliced, depending on the recipe.
- Store kohlrabi with leaves removed. Can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks. Storage life can be extended if kohlrabi is placed in a sealed plastic bag.
- Kohlrabi may be blanched, peeled and sliced, and frozen.
- Kohlrabi may also be pickled.
Days To Maturity
55 days
Fruit Size
2-3 inches
Sun
Full Sun
Spread
12 inches
Height
6-8 inches
Sow Method
Direct Sow
Planting Time
Fall, Spring
Sow Time
2-4 weeks BLF
Thin
4 inches
Life Cycle
Annual
Kohlrabi, Early White Vienna is rated
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Rated 3 out of
5
by
chihuahuaman12 from
good but a bit small
these were very tasty but came out kinda small; more like the size of an egg but they were conveniantly snacking size. they are great on the grill and they actually grow above the soil. tips; harvest in late fall and water moderately every day. i cant remember if bugs eat the leaves but keep spray handy.;)
Date published: 2012-04-04
Rated 4 out of
5
by
gardengrrrl from
easy to grow, sweet taste
I've grown this two years in a row. The plants do not look very nice at first, and seem to take a while to get going, but do take off eventually. Once you can see the bulb, it grows very fast. Taste is crisp and sweet.
Date published: 2011-08-10