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Planting and spacing. Sow kohlrabi seed ½ inch deep and 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart; thin successful seedlings from 5 to 8 inches (12-20cm) apart. Space rows 18 to 24 inches (45-60 cm) apart. Thinned seedlings can be transplanted to another part of the garden.
- Is kohlrabi easy to grow?
- What can you not plant near kohlrabi?
- How do you start kohlrabi?
- Does kohlrabi need full sun?
- How late can you plant kohlrabi?
- What does kohlrabi grow well with?
- Can you grow kohlrabi in a containers?
- What is the best way to eat kohlrabi?
- Should I start kohlrabi inside?
- Why is my kohlrabi not forming bulbs?
- Should I direct sow kohlrabi?
Is kohlrabi easy to grow?
Kohlrabi is easy to grow and fast to mature, which makes it a great choice for fall or early spring planting. German for “cabbage turnip,” kohlrabi is a member of the extensive cabbage family.
What can you not plant near kohlrabi?
Bad Plant Combinations
Peppers do well with carrots, eggplant, onions, parsley and tomatoes, but do not plant kohlrabi anywhere near them. Keep lettuce away from cabbage and keep onions away from asparagus, beans and peas. Spinach gets along with everyone.
How do you start kohlrabi?
When starting kohlrabi from seeds, plant the seeds about ¼ inch deep in rows that are 2 feet apart. Seedlings will emerge within 4-7 days and should be thinned to 4-6 inches apart in the row. Depending upon the variety, kohlrabi will be ready to harvest 40-60 days from planting.
Does kohlrabi need full sun?
In fall, plants “hardened” by gradual exposure to cool weather are tolerant of frost. Kohlrabi that matures in cool weather is deliciously sweet. Kohlrabi needs at least 6 hours of full sun each day; more is better. Give it fertile, well-drained, moist soil with plenty of rich organic matter.
How late can you plant kohlrabi?
Sow kohlrabi seed in the garden 3 to 4 weeks before the last average frost date in spring. Kohlrabi grows best in cool temperatures between 40°F and 75°F (4.4°C and 23.9°C). Kohlrabi requires 45 to 60 days to reach maturity. In warm winter regions, sow kohlrabi in late summer for winter harvest.
What does kohlrabi grow well with?
Companions for kohlrabi include:
- Bush beans.
- Beets.
- Celery.
- Cucumbers.
- Lettuce.
- Onions.
- Potatoes.
Can you grow kohlrabi in a containers?
Planting Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is an excellent choice for container gardening. Just be sure to select a large enough container (at least 16” in diameter and 16” deep) and fill that container with a good potting soil mix that contains lots of nutrient rich compost.
What is the best way to eat kohlrabi?
Kohlrabi is equally tasty raw or cooked. Brad likes to thinly shave the peeled, raw bulbs into matchsticks (you can use a mandoline for help with this) and toss them into a slaw.
Should I start kohlrabi inside?
How to Plant Kohlrabi. For your first spring sowing of kohlrabi, start seeds indoors about six weeks before your last spring frost date. Kohlrabi is not as cold-tolerant as other cabbage family crops, so wait until two weeks before your last frost date to set out seedlings.
Why is my kohlrabi not forming bulbs?
Why did my kohlrabi not form a bulb? This can happen when plants are spaced too closely together. It can also come from poor growing conditions such as too warm or freezing temperatures, too little water or a nutrient deficiency.
Should I direct sow kohlrabi?
If planting kohlrabi as a fall crop, direct sow seeds around 90 days before the first frost date. In the spring, transplant kohlrabi seedlings outdoors around 1-2 weeks before your last frost date.
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