Kohlrabi Purple Vienna Seeds – Heirloom Crisp Specialty Classic
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-8698-KOH-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Kohlrabi Purple Vienna (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) is a striking, fast-growing heirloom brassica dating back to the pre-1860s, prized for its vibrant deep-purple bulbous stems and crisp, sweet flesh. Growing entirely above ground, the globe-shaped stem features rich purple skin contrasted by creamy-white, tender flesh with a mild, nutty flavor reminiscent of a sweet combination of turnip and apple. Highly valued for both its decorative garden appeal and kitchen versatility, it is an essential cool-season crop that can be enjoyed raw in crunchy slaws and salads, or cooked in stir-fries, roasts, and soups.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Kohlrabi Purple Vienna (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Cool-Season Root-Style Vegetable (Annual)
- Color: Deep violet-purple outer skin with crisp, porcelain-white interior flesh
- Plant Characteristics: Compact upright growth, swollen bulbous stem held above soil, long purple leaf petioles, crisp juicy texture, sweet mild flavor
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised plots, intensive succession rows, cool-season patio containers
- Season: Cool Season (Spring & Autumn)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors mid-to-late April as soon as soil can be worked; sow again mid-July to early August for an outstanding fall harvest.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady, consistent moisture to prevent stems from becoming woody or splitting)
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