Purple Vienna, Kohlrabi
1g approx 345 seeds per package
Purple Vienna kohlrabi is an old heirloom variety that has always enjoyed its status as one of the standards for the home and market. Purple skin covers faintly greenish-white flesh with superb flavour. The tops are small, and the leaves are both colourful and edible. Just treat them like you would kale. Harvest the attractive purple kohlrabis at 6cm (2½") in diameter for the finest texture. Direct sow in early spring for a summer harvest, and again in August to harvest in the cool weather of the fall and winter. This is the most economical kohlrabi to use for microgreens, and their flavour is exceptional.
Matures in 55-69 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
Heirloom seeds
Superb flavour
Matures in 55-69 days
In short season areas, start kohlrabi indoors in cell trays about 4 weeks before the last frost date and transplant out once day time temperatures are steadily above 10°C (50°F). Optimal soil temperature for germination: 10-30°C (50-85°F). Seeds should germinate in 7-10 days.
Sow seeds 5mm (¼”) deep. Transplant plants spaced 10-15cm (4-6″) apart in rows 30-45cm (12-18″) apart.