Early Vienna Purple Kohlrabi - Brassica oleracea gongylodes
Early Vienna Purple Kohlrabi - Brassica oleracea gongylodes
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes Violet hâtif de Vienne
Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Savoy cabbage, Kohlrabi
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The Early Purple 'Vienna' Kohlrabi is an early variety that produces beautiful, tender and tasty purple bulbs. Its growth is remarkably rapid. Sowing from March to July for a harvest from June to November.
Somewhat forgotten during the war because it was consumed too much, Kohlrabi is an ancient vegetable that gradually reappeared on our plates. And that's a good thing because this somewhat forgotten vegetable is full of qualities in terms of taste and nutrition.
Sometimes known by its German name Kohlrabi or Colrave, the Kohlrabi has the Latin name Brassica oleracea gongylodes and belongs to the large family of Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae).
Originally from Europe, it is a vegetable plant whose stem swells at ground level to form a ball 6 to 20 cm (2 to 8in), adorned with large leaves arranged in rosettes.
With its rather unusual appearance, this vegetable is somewhat cosmic and offers a delicate flavour, slightly reminiscent of hazelnut. It can be eaten raw or cooked, and it is delicious in salads and carpaccio or cooked and glazed with honey or gratin. Kohlrabi leaves are also edible and can be used in soups, like radish leaves.
From a dietary point of view, it is remarkable: it is low in calories, very rich in vitamins C and B3, and contains a lot of fibre and minerals like calcium.
In the vegetable garden, growing Kohlrabi is relatively easy. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade; it is less demanding than most cabbages but still requires good organic fertiliser and regular watering.
Harvest: it is usually harvested from July to early November (about 75 days after sowing on average) by simply pulling it up, depending on the needs.
Storage: Kohlrabi can be stored for a long time in a root cellar or basement and kept for several days in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen well after being blanched for 5 minutes in salted boiling water.
Gardener's tip: To reduce watering, we recommend mulching the soil with thin successive layers of grass clippings, if mixed with dead leaves, once the plants are well developed. This protection, which keeps the soil moist, also reduces weed growth.
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Botanical data
Brassica
oleracea var. gongylodes
Violet hâtif de Vienne
Brassicaceae
Cabbage, Kale, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Collard greens, Savoy cabbage, Kohlrabi
Cultivar or hybrid
Annual
Planting and care
Sowing
The germination temperature of the Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi ranges from 7 to 30°C (44.6 to 86°F) and takes between 8 and 10 days.
It can be sown from March to July for a harvest from June to November.
You can either sow directly in the ground or prepare seedlings that will later be transplanted to their final position in the garden.
Preparing seedlings: In a greenhouse or garden, sow the seeds at a depth of 1.5 cm (1in) in a good seed compost. Lightly cover with compost or vermiculite. Remember to keep the substrate moist but not soggy!
When the young plants appear strong enough to handle, transplant them to their final position, following the recommended distances for direct sowing.
Direct sowing: In suitably amended and finely worked soil, make furrows 1 cm (0in) deep, spaced 30 cm (12in) apart. Sow the seeds every 3 cm (1in) and cover them with a thin layer of fine soil. When the seedlings are well developed, thin them out, leaving only one plant every 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10in).
Hilling should be done when the heads start to form.
Cultivation:
Kohlrabi can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Its cultivation is relatively easy as it is slightly less demanding than most cabbages but still requires good base fertilisation and regular moisture. It is advisable, preferably in autumn, to add mature compost (about 3 kg per m2) by scratching the soil to a depth of 5 cm (2in) after having, as for any vegetable crop, loosened the soil. In acidic soil, it will be necessary to gradually raise the pH by adding calcium in the form of Dolomite or Lime.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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