Vegetables
Beginner
Biennial grown as annual
Kohlrabi
Brassica oleracea Gongylodes Group
About Plant: Kohlrabi
Fast cool-season brassica with a crisp swollen stem tasting like mild broccoli and turnip.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterConsistent moisture
SoilFertile, well-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing6–8 inches
Height12–18 inches
Time to Harvest45-60
Planting Depth0.25–0.5 inch
Germination Time4–10 days
Expert Growing Tips
Harvest young at tennis-ball size for best tenderness.