Kohlrabi

General Information

• Category- Vegetable
• Binomial Name- Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
• Common Names- Kohlrabi, German turnip, turnip cabbage
• Spread- 6-12 inches**
• Height- 6-8 inches**
• Average Production- 1 unit per plant
• Days to Maturity- 60-75 days

Nutrition Values:

• Calories: 27
• Water: 91%
• Protein: 1.7 grams
• Carbohydrates: 6.2 grams
• Sugar: 2.6 grams
• Fiber: 3.6 grams
• Fat: 0.1 grams

Vitamins

• Vitamin A- 2 μg
• Vitamin C- 62 mg
• Vitamin E- 0.48 mg
• Vitamin K- 0.1 μg
• Vitamin B1- 0.05 mg
• Vitamin B2- 0.02 mg
• Vitamin B3- 0.4 mg
• Vitamin B5- 0.165 mg
• Vitamin B6- 0.15 mg
• Vitamin B9- 16 μg

Minerals

• Potassium- 350 mg
• Calcium- 24 mg
• Iron- 0.4 mg
• Manganese- 0.139 mg
• Magnesium- 19 mg
• Phosphorous- 46 mg
• Sodium- 20 mg
• Selenium- 0.7 μg

*The values are standard average per 100 grams and might change a bit.

Environmental Requirements:

• Soil- Fertile, well-drained, moist soil with plenty of rich organic matter
• Soil Moisture- 20%
• Soil pH- 6.0-7.5
• Sun Requirements- Full Sun
• Best Time to Plant- Winter(September-October) 
• Temperature range- 15-30 Celsius

Tips to Grow Kohlrabi:

1. Arrange good quality of kohlrabi seeds.
2. The soil should be fertile and well-drained in nature. It should be evenly moist, but not soggy and rich in organic matter
3. Sow kohlrabi seed ½ inch deep and 1 inch apart. Thin successful seedlings from 5 to 8 inches apart and transplant.
4. We can add aged compost or manure for better growth.
5.  Kohlrabi is ready for harvest when stem globes reach 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Globes that grow larger than 3 inches in diameter may become woody. Kohlrabi leaves can be harvested for the table; cook them like you would other greens.
6. If the skin of a globe is tough, peel away the outer layer; the center may still be tender and flavorful.

** The values are standard values but might change based on the environmental conditions.