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Sds/g: 300                             Feed Requirements: Moderate – Heavy (spr)                Usual Seed Life:2-3 years

Cultural Notes:

• An underated vegie in Australia, well loved in eastern Europe.
• The swollen stem of kohlrabi can be used in soups or grated with half an onion and eaten raw. As it does not like hot weather it is grown in early spring, late summer and early autumn. An average feeder, sow seeds 1 cm deep in rows 45 cm apart, thin to 10-15 cm apart. Kohlrabi mature in less than 2 months and to ensure that they remain tender and flavoursome they must have consistent growth and adequate water.

Problems:

• No real issues except cabbage moth can be an issue if around when growing.

Harvest:

• The late sowings can be kept in the ground over winter but the spring sowings must be harvested on the early side to be crisp and tender. Once kohlrabi matures they rapidly become tough, woody and inedible.