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Beas
BrassicaBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes
- Partial sun
- Zones 6–9
- 42 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
The first white kohlrabi. Beas is early and incredibly uniform. A real beauty with sweet, mild flavor and creamy internal color. Named for the Beas River in Northern India, where it was bred.
Planting
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, aphids, cabbage loopers. Common diseases: Black rot, clubroot, powdery mildew.