Kohl Rabi Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea (Gongylodes Group)

Kohl Rabi belongs to the Brassica genus. Kohl Rabi is also known as Kohlrabi

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Kohlrabi is grown for its swollen, globe-shaped stem and leaves. The stem can be peeled and eaten raw or cooked like broccoli; the leaves can be eaten like collards or kale. It is very hardy, and will last into the winter like kale. Harvest the stems when the knob gets about tennis-ball size. If left to get larger, they will get woody.

Kohl Rabi belongs to the Brassica genus.

How to grow and keep Kohl Rabi happy

Kohlrabi is a host plant for the white cabbage butterfly and cabbage loopers. If these are common in your area, they can be controlled by hand-picking and applications of the organic bio-control Bacillus thuringiensis. Other non-organic options are also available.

Fall-sown kohlrabi that overwinters will produce seed in the spring. Kohlrabi is self-incompatible and subject to genetic depression. Seed saving requires large numbers of plants, generally 30 or more. Kohlrabi will cross with other members of Brassica oleracea, such as kale, cabbage, broccoli, garden cress, and so on.

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Kohl Rabi grow best in? - pH Range The level of acidity for Kohl Rabi. -
Water Requirements How much water does Kohl Rabi require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Kohl Rabi need? Low
Soil The type of soil that Kohl Rabi needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Kohl Rabi need to grow? Full Sun
Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Kohl Rabi in. -7°C / 19°F Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Kohl Rabi in. 24°C / 75°F

How to sow and germinate Kohl Rabi

How to transplant Kohl Rabi

How to harvest Kohl Rabi

Companion plants for Kohl Rabi

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Repellent plants for Kohl Rabi

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Common Kohl Rabi pests

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Common Kohl Rabi diseases & problems

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How long does Kohl Rabi take to grow?

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