Kohlrabi Seed Starting Tips

Sow seed ¼ to ½ (6-12 mm) inch deep and be sure to heel or stamp the soil firmly. Sow seed 2 inches (5 cm) apart and later thin to 5 to 8 inches (13-20 cm) in all directions. To improve germination sow seed at dusk or on a cool, cloudy day. Sow seed in loose, fertile soil.

How long do kohlrabi seeds take to germinate?
When should I start kohlrabi seeds indoors?
Do kohlrabi seeds need light to germinate?
What is the best way to eat kohlrabi?
Does kohlrabi need full sun?
What grows well with kohlrabi?
Can you grow kohlrabi from cuttings?
What can you not plant next to kohlrabi?
What can you not plant with kohlrabi?
Can I plant kohlrabi in June?

How long do kohlrabi seeds take to germinate?

Spacing Requirements: Sow kohlrabi seeds ¼ inch deep. Space plants 9-12 inches apart. Time to Germination: 3-10 days Special Considerations: Kohlrabi doesn't grow well in loose soil.

When should I start kohlrabi seeds indoors?

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.

Do kohlrabi seeds need light to germinate?

Kohlrabi grows best in full sun and in soil that is slightly acid. Sidedress with aged manure or compost about three weeks after planting, or fertilize with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer according to package directions.

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.

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.

What grows well with kohlrabi?

Companions for kohlrabi include:

Bush beans.
Beets.
Celery.
Cucumbers.
Lettuce.
Onions.
Potatoes.

Can you grow kohlrabi from cuttings?

You can cut the kohlrabi at the base, leaving the root in the ground, or pull the entire plant. If you want to continue to harvest leaves, you may want to choose the cutting method.

What can you not plant next to kohlrabi?

Kohlrabi – A worthy companion for beets, Brassicas, cucumbers, and onions. Avoid planting near peppers, pole beans, strawberries, and tomatoes. Leeks – Grow with beets, carrot, celery, onions, and spinach. Avoid planting near beans and peas.

What can you not plant with 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.

Can I plant kohlrabi in June?

Planting for fall or winter harvest.

Sow kohlrabi in late summer for winter harvest. Kohlrabi can withstand an early autumn frost. In cold winter regions, sow kohlrabi in summer for early autumn harvest.