Brassica, Kohlrabi 'Kolibri'

Brassicaoleracea var. gongylodes

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Clovis, California

Danbury, Connecticut

Bark River, Michigan

Carmel, New York

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Carmel, NY (Zone 6b) | July 2010 | positive

I love this guy! They are gorgeous and taste soooo good! They're great is soup and in stir fry, but rarely make it beyond the raw stage...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2006 | neutral

Received the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), 2006 Award of Garden Merit.

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Brockton, MA (Zone 6a) | June 2006 | positive

I sow the seed in flats 4 weeks before last frost. I plant them in between the Broccoli, they are ready before they crowd the Broccoli. ...Read More

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Austin, TX | January 2005 | positive

This was an excellent plant for us in Austin, Texas. It grew to be about 4 inches in diameter with a firm, dense texture. They were rea...Read More

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