Kohlrabi

This old German heirloom produces gorgeous, violet-blue frosted globes. The name translates to “Blue Bacon Kohlrabi,” thanks to the hypnotic blue color and ultra fine-grained, buttery-flavored stems. Originally introduced in 1914, the large, flattened stems have an incredible storage life, which was of paramount importance before the advent of modern refrigeration. This old commercial variety is perfect for small farmers and backyard gardeners. Blauer Speck has small, sparse leaves, more conducive to a tight planting in order to save space in the garden.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 6-9 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 45-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Brassica oleracea gongylodes
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow in rich soil every 2-3 weeks from 2 weeks before last spring frost to 2-4 weeks before first autumn frost. Harvest when "bulbs" reach 3” across.

65 days. Beautiful, smooth globes are a lovely, light green. They are quite uniform, and the flesh is tender and of high quality. These stay tender even as they mature.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 6-9 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 45-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Brassica oleracea gongylodes
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow in rich soil every 2-3 weeks from 2 weeks before last spring frost to 2-4 weeks before first autumn frost. Harvest when "bulbs" reach 3” across.

55 days. Delicious, cabbage-flavored bulbs that grow above ground. Purple skin and sweet, white flesh; good cooked or raw. Kohlrabi makes a real staple crop with high yields; cold hardy. A pre-1860 heirloom.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 6-9 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 45-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Brassica oleracea gongylodes
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow in rich soil every 2-3 weeks from 2 weeks before last spring frost to 2-4 weeks before first autumn frost. Harvest when "bulbs" reach 3” across.

55 days. Delicious, cabbage-flavored bulbs that grow above ground. Pale green skin and sweet, white flesh; good cooked or raw. Kohlrabi makes a real staple crop with high yields, cold hardy. A pre-1860 heirloom.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 6-9 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 45-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Brassica oleracea gongylodes
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow in rich soil every 2-3 weeks from 2 weeks before last spring frost to 2-4 weeks before first autumn frost. Harvest when "bulbs" reach 3” across.

60-90 days. Reaches epic, mammoth proportions all the while remaining tender and buttery in texture. This spectacular light green kohlrabi makes the largest bulb of any variety, up to 10 inches across, and weighing up to 10 pounds! Yet the flesh is supple and never gets fibrous. This German heirloom is of champion size and hails specifically from the town of Schmelz in Saarland. Provide very rich soil and plenty of space to achieve gigantic proportions.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 6-9 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 45-80 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
  
• Plant Spacing: 6-8"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Brassica oleracea gongylodes
  

Growing Tips: Direct sow in rich soil every 2-3 weeks from 2 weeks before last spring frost to 2-4 weeks before first autumn frost. Harvest when "bulbs" reach 3” across.