KOHLRABI Seeds, Early White Vienna

Early White Vienna Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea 'Early White Vienna') is an heirloom, open-pollinated kohlrabi forming crisp, pale-green bulbs just above the soil. Fast-maturing and mild, it eats like a sweet, tender cross of cabbage and turnip.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Brassica oleracea 'Early White Vienna'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated kohlrabi
• Days to maturity: About 6 to 8 weeks
• Sun: Full to partial sun (4 to 6 hours)
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained
• Temperature: Cool-season, 50 to 75F

Best for

• Raw in salads and slaws
• Crunchy snacks with dips
• Stir-fries and soups
• Spring and fall gardens

How to grow

Sow in early spring or late summer in fertile, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Keep moisture consistent so bulbs stay crisp rather than woody. Harvest when bulbs reach about 2 to 3 inches across, cutting them from the base. Quick maturity allows succession sowings.

Flavor profile

Mild, sweet, and crisp with a gentle cabbage-like flavor, juiciest when harvested young.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.

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