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11.07.2023 - 07:59 / gardenerspath.com
11 of the Best Kohlrabi Varieties to Grow Your OwnAre you familiar with the crisp, sweet, and succulent treat that is homegrown kohlrabi?
Whether you’re an old hand at growing and feasting on this vegetal delicacy already, or the idea of batter-dipped and deep-fried cubes, stewed strips, or crispy raw slices of the stuff is entirely new to you, this is one vegetable that you don’t want to miss out on!
Depending on your climate, you may be able to plan for a spring harvest followed by another in the fall if you plant more. And there are so many delicious cultivars available, set to suit a variety of tastes and growing spaces.
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If you’re making plans to add something new to the veggie patch this year, whip out your gardening journal and start taking notes – kohlrabi is not to be missed, and we’ve rounded up a selection of our favorites to make planning easier.
If you’re more partial to green over purple, seeking something diminutive or truly gigantic, you crave a leafy harvest to precede your enjoyment of the crisp bulbs, or you’re on the lookout for a type that’s suited to growing in containers on the patio, there’s a pick (or three!) on this list for you!
1. Azur StarReady to harvest in about 50 days, this purple variety is slow bolting, with a flattened round shape that tends to be slightly less uniform than that of some varieties, and crisp white flesh.
‘Azur Star’
These gorgeously hued bulbs should be harvested when they’re about three to five inches in diameter.
David’s Garden Seeds has what you need, and their seeds are available via Amazon.
2. Blauer SpeckLike many popular types of kohlrabi, this cultivar is an
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