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Kohlrabi 'Early White Vienna'

Brassica

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes 'Early White Vienna'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 6–9
  • 55 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 6" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    This unique vegetable produces crisp, sweet bulbs that taste like a cross between cabbage and turnip, with a delightful apple-like crunch. The pale green bulbs are best harvested young and tender, offering a refreshing addition to salads or excellent roasted as a side dish. Easy to grow and fast-maturing, this heirloom variety is perfect for gardeners wanting to try something new and delicious.

  • Planting

    Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks early. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 5-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids, root maggots. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew, powdery mildew.