Kohl Rabi Purple Vienna
$4.49
Brassica Oleracea Var. Gongylodes
- Seed Count 200
- Great Pop Of Colour
- Hardy Biennial
Only 12 left in stock
Kohl Rabi Purple Vienna is an ideal companion to White Vienna as it matures a little later. Producing a crop that is slightly more tender and with more flavour, it is low growing, reaching about 30cm in height and matures quickly, progressing from sowing to harvesting in a couple of months.
By and large the hardiest cultivars are those with purple skins, sow from late February to the end of August for a continuous supply. Approximate weight is 150g. Purple Vienna has good standing ability for up to 30 days after maturity and is tolerant to cracking.
Kohlrabi is crisp with a delicate, sweet flavour and incredible crunch like a water chestnut. The young stem in particular can be as crisp and juicy as an apple, although much less sweet. The outer skin peels off without much effort to uncover a dense white flesh.
The taste is difficult to describe, if you can imagine a cross between a pear, a turnip, and a potato; but with notes of cauliflower and celeriac. Either way, it’s delicious and I would wager that most people who try it will be surprised and really enjoy the taste.
In the kitchen, it’s great for slicing or shaving into a salad, shredding into coleslaw, stir-frying, or roasting. The leaves are quite a treat, too, slow cooked like you would other greens or sauté with garlic and olive oil.
Method: Sow direct | Soil Temp: 8°C - 30°C |
Cool Mountain: Aug - Mar | Position: Full sun |
Arid: Feb - Jun | Row Spacing: 25cm |
Temperate: Aug - May | Planting Depth: 3mm |
Sub Tropical: Mar - Aug | Harvest: 60 Days |
Tropical: Apr - Aug | Plant Height: 25cm |
I’m giving 5 stars although there is NO WAY I have used these seeds yet!