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Purple Vienna Kohlrabi

Brassica

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes 'Purple Vienna'

Overview
An eye-catching heirloom kohlrabi with striking purple-red skin and crisp white interior that tastes like a cross between cabbage and turnip. This unique vegetable is perfect for gardeners wanting to try something different, and it's surprisingly easy to grow with a sweet, mild flavor when harvested young.
Planting
Direct sow 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, or 8-10 weeks before first fall frost. Can succession plant every 2-3 weeks.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, cabbage worms, aphids. Common diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew.