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Purple Vienna Kohlrabi Seeds

Purple Vienna Kohlrabi Seeds

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Because of its turnip-like appearance, kohlrabi is sometimes misclassified as a root vegetable. Leaves stand out like little spokes on the sides and top of the edible, enlarged stem. You'll welcome not only kohlrabi's unusual shape, but also its crisp texture and wonderful, delicately sweet, nutty, and very slightly peppery. Eat it like an apple, or try it steamed, sautéed, or pickled, too! One cup contains 140% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 50–69 Days

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Europe

Hardiness: Biennial, grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 10"–12" tall, 8"–10" wide

Variety Info: Enlarged, bulblike portion of stem forms just above soil surface. Flavor is between an apple and a mild turnip. 'Purple Vienna' has a reddish-purple, slightly flattened globe with tender white interior.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant, Good for Containers

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 65°–80°F. Also sow in late summer for fall harvest. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool-season harvest.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and 10 to 12 weeks before your average first frost date, transplanting in 4 to 6 weeks.

Days to Emerge: 10–14 Days

Seed Depth: ¼"–½"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4"

Row Spacing: 12"–18"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4"

Growing Info

Harvesting: Smaller kohlrabi is the sweetest and most tender; harvest when 2"–3" in diameter. Those much bigger than the size of a tennis ball won't be as tasty and often have a pithy or woody flesh. Harvest by cutting stems between the soil and where the stem widens.

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  • Rob D.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 29, 2024
    5 Stars

    Zone 5b. I grew the Purple Vienna Kohlrabi by direct sowing in a vertical planter. The bulb took a bit longer than expected to mature, but ended up great at harvest.

  • Madeline B.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 13, 2024
    5 Stars

    I love botanical interests. Their germination rate is true to their words. If not, they’ll send you new seeds. This is my first time growing purple kohlrabi and I couldn’t be happier with the results.

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  • Brenda
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 29, 2024
    5 Stars

    I'm excited about these seeds 🤗

  • Marlene J.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Nov 24, 2023
    4 Stars

    I can't give 5 stars yet as they are just getting going good. The foliage looks beautiful, so I'm very hopeful.

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    Epic Gardening
    Nov 24, 2023

    Hey Marlene, Thank you so much for sending feedback. Please let us know how your seedlings are doing when they're a bit farther along. We'd love to see photos! Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Kara L.
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Jun 22, 2023
    4 Stars

    Grows great and is bulbing nicely. Have yet to harvest, but it’s looking spectacular can wait to try it.