Kohlrabi 'Early Purple Vienna'

Brassicaoleracea var. gongylodes

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Alabama

Augusta, Georgia

Cumberland, Maryland

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Kyle, Texas

Radford, Virginia

Troy, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Madison, AL (Zone 7b) | March 2013 | positive

Creamy/peppery taste like broccoli stems in an easy to harvest and prepare form; one of the easiest brassicas to grow. Strong performer ...Read More

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Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) | October 2006 | positive

Grows well in Los Alamos, NM where it enjoys the cool climate. It is a beautiful plant as well. My neighbors love its looks. They call...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | positive

This a 19th century cultivar that hasn't improved much over time. It is like a turnip that grows above ground. Taste is almost identical ...Read More

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