White Vienna Kohlrabi

White Vienna is a pre-1860 heirloom kohlrabi with pale green skin and crisp, white, cabbage-flavored flesh. Bulbs grow 2 to 3 inches across on plants 9 to 12 inches tall, and are an excellent source of vitamin C.

At a glance

• Variety: White Vienna Kohlrabi
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Bulb size: 2 to 3 inches across
• Plant height: 9 to 12 inches
• Texture: Crisp, mild, sweet cabbage-like flesh
• Nutrition: High in vitamin C

Best for

• Fresh eating raw or cooked
• Slaws, salads, and roasting
• Cool-season spring and fall gardens
• Gardeners new to kohlrabi

How to grow

Direct sow or transplant in cool spring or fall weather in full sun. Keep soil evenly moist and harvest the bulbs while 2 to 3 inches across for the most tender texture.

Flavor profile

Mild, sweet, and cabbage-like, crisp and delicious raw or cooked.

About MIgardener

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