Grow something out of this world!
With its bulbous purple base and crisp, juicy crunch, Purple Vienna Kohlrabi looks like it landed from another planet, but it’s right at home in your garden. Easy to grow and fun to harvest, this heirloom brings color and crunch to every bite.
Variety: Purple Vienna Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea)
Growth Habit: Cool-season biennial (grown as annual)
Height: 12–18 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, and crunchy, like a cross between apple and cabbage
Color: Deep purple skin with crisp white flesh
Planting Conditions: Direct sow in full sun with well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 55–65 days
Uses: Delicious raw, roasted, spiralized, or in slaws
Fun Fact: Despite its name, kohlrabi isn’t a root, it’s a swollen stem that grows above ground!
Purple Vienna Kohlrabi is a garden showstopper and a kitchen favorite. Slice it raw for a refreshing crunch, roast it for a nutty sweetness, or spiralize it into veggie noodles. Its vibrant purple skin and crisp white interior make every dish pop. Whether you're prepping a rainbow salad or a rustic veggie tray, this kohlrabi adds both charm and crunch.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Kohlrabi thrives in full sun and loose, fertile soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing 4–6 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep the soil evenly moist for tender bulbs.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 6 inches apart once seedlings are established.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when bulbs are 2–3 inches in diameter, before they get woody.
