Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi Seeds - Turnip Cabbage, 30 seeds

Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) is a cool-season vegetable grown for its round, purple swollen stems with crisp, mild, turnip-like flesh. The young stems are excellent raw in salads or cooked like turnips. This packet contains 30 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi
• Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist for tender, crisp stems
• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil
• Planting Time: Sow in early spring and again in late summer for a fall crop
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 55–60 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked; sow again in late summer for fall harvest.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Water consistently so the swollen stems stay crisp and mild.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 3–8 inches apart, depending on the desired stem size.
• Germination: Seedlings emerge in 7–10 days at 60–75°F.
• Harvest: Pull stems young, at about 2–3 inches across, before they turn woody.
• Tips: Steady moisture is the key to tender kohlrabi; harvest promptly at the right size for the best texture.