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| purple & green kohlrabi |
Kohlrabi is a cool season variety that produces an edible globe shaped stems. The taste and texture of kohlrabi is similar to that of a broccoli stem or cabbage heart, but milder and sweeter. The young stem in particular can be as crisp and juicy as an apple, although much less sweet. The plants grow to 10-12 inches tall. Plant in full sun or partial shade in soil amended with plenty of compost, and feed with a high nitrogen fertilizer for sweet, tender stems. Water regularly.
Planting your 6 pack: Separate each seedling by carefully teasing apart the roots and plant each seedling 8 inches apart, and water immediately after.
Harvest when the rounded stem is about 2-3 inches in diameter. They can be eaten with the skin on, or if the stems are harvested older, they are best peeled. Kohlrabi are delicious grated or sliced up in salads or eaten with dips. They may also be steamed or used in stir fries.
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