Kohlrabi Purple Vienna Seeds – Heirloom Crisp Specialty Classic

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-8698-KOH-DT

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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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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Fast-maturing specialty brassica that produces harvestable 2–3 inch bulbs in just 55–60 days
Deep purple skin provides magnificent color contrast in kitchen garden beds and fresh market displays
Excellent cold hardiness, with fall-grown bulbs developing a noticeably sweeter, richer flavor after light frosts

Bulbs must be harvested when young (2–3 inches in diameter) to ensure the flesh remains tender, sweet, and stringless
Requires consistent soil watering to prevent bulb splitting or development of tough, fibrous tissue

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Kohlrabi Purple Vienna Seeds – Heirloom Crisp Specialty Classic

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