Kohlrabi Growing Guide
Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●
Soil
Well drained soil amended with well rotted compost.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
Yes, tolerates light frosts.
Feeding
In lean soil, mix in a balanced organic fertilizer before planting.
Companions
Beans, Beet, Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Potatoes, Onion and Onions.
Spacing
Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Sow in early spring indoors, or outdoors when the weather is warm but the soil is still cool.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Easier to grow than broccoli, especially in spring. Can be sown in late summer for a fall crops.
Harvesting
Pull plants when swollen stems are the size of tennis balls. Older plants have inferior texture.
Troubleshooting
Cabbageworms can be damaging, but they are less attracted to kohlrabi compared to other cabbage family crops.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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