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Kohlrabi Early White Vienna - Vilmorin Seeds

Brassica oleracea gongylodes hâtif de Vienne
Cabbage turnip, German turnip

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'Early White Vienna' Kohlrabi is an early-maturing heirloom variety that produces beautiful, tender white bulbs that are full of flavour. Sow this fast-growing variety from March to July and harvest from June to November, when the bulbs reach 7 to 8 cm in diameter. Vilmorin quality seeds.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
25 cm
Soil moisture
Damp soil
Germination time (days)
10 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period March to June
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Description

'Early White Vienna' Kohlrabi is an early-maturing heirloom variety that produces beautiful, tender white bulbs that are full of flavour. Sow this fast-growing variety from March to July and harvest from June to November, when the bulbs reach 7 to 8 cm in diameter.

Kohlrabi, also known as Cabbage turnip or German turnip (Brassica oleracea gongylodes), is an original vegetable belonging to the large Brassicaceae family (ex-Cole family). This biennial plant, grown as an annual, is native to Europe where it was a staple food during World War II. It is recently being rediscovered thanks to its excellent flavour and great nutritional values. It is grown for its edible, bulbous stem which appears at ground level and measures between 6 and 20 cm in diameter. It is surrounded by a rosette of large green leaves.

This unusual vegetable has a fine, nutty flavour. It can be eaten both raw and cooked. It is delicious in salads, gratins or glazed with honey. The leaves are also edible and can be added to soups or stews. From a nutritional point of view, it is very healthy, being both low in calories and high in vitamins C and B3, fibre and minerals.

Kohlrabi is an easy vegetable to grow as long as you meet its basic requirements: deep, rich soil, and regular watering. It enjoys sun or half-shade.

Harvesting: Kohlrabi it is generally harvested from July to early November (75 days after sowing on average). Cut off the bulbs at ground level as and when required.

Storage: Kohlrabi can be stored for a fairly long time in a container of moist sand, in a cellar or basement. It will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It also freezes very well after being blanched for 5 minutes in boiling salted water.

Even if the vegetable garden is first and foremost a place for growing great quality veg, it’s always a good idea to leave a bit of room for flowers. Growing flowers alongside your vegetable plants will make your general gardening experience more enjoyable and is a great way to attract pollinators and repel garden pests! Flowers such as gaillardia, marigolds, zinnias, cosmos or nasturtiums can be sown in and around the rows of vegetables. Herbs such as dill can be very useful also. Bear in mind that some companion plants self-seed easily and can be a bit invasive (borage, chives, lemon balm etc.)

Harvest

Harvest time June to November
Type of vegetable Root vegetable
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 25 cm
Growth rate fast

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Brassica

Species

oleracea

Cultivar

gongylodes hâtif de Vienne

Family

Brassicaceae

Other common names

Cabbage turnip, German turnip

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

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Planting and care

Sowing:

The germination temperature for Early Vienna Kohlrabi ranges from 7 to 30°C and takes between 8 and 10 days.

It can be sown from March to June for a harvest from June to November, when the bulbs reach 7 to 8 cm in diameter.

You can either directly sow the seeds in the ground or prepare seedlings that will later be planted in their final position in the garden.

Preparing seedlings: In a nursery or in the garden, sow the seeds at a depth of 1.5 cm in a good seed compost. Lightly cover with compost or vermiculite. Remember to keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged!

When the young plants appear strong enough to be handled, transplant them to their final position, respecting the recommended distances for direct sowing.

Direct sowing: In properly amended and finely worked soil, make furrows about one centimeter deep and spaced 30 cm apart. Sow the seeds every 3 cm 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. Earthing up should be done when the bulbs start to form.

 

Cultivation:

Kohlrabi can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Its cultivation is quite easy as it is slightly less demanding than most cabbages, but it still requires a good base fertilization and regular moisture. It is advisable to apply well-rotted compost (about 3 kg per m2) in autumn, by scratching it to a depth of 5 cm, after loosening the soil, as is the case for all vegetable crops. In acidic soil, it will be necessary to gradually raise the pH by applying calcium in the form of Dolomite or Lime.

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Seedlings

Sowing period March to June
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 10 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 192

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