{"product_id":"kohlrabi-white-vienna-seeds","title":"Kohlrabi White Vienna Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Vienna kohlrabi (\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast, easygoing heirloom grown for its swollen, pale-green bulb that forms just above the soil. These kohlrabi seeds produce round, crisp bulbs with a mild, sweet flavor somewhere between a turnip and a broccoli stem. It's a fun, quick-maturing vegetable that's as good raw as it is cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for curious cool-season gardeners who want a fast, unusual vegetable that's crisp and sweet straight from the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 2–4 weeks before the last spring frost, or in late summer for a fall crop. Sow seeds 1\/4–1\/2 inch deep, thinning to 4–6 inches apart in full sun with steady moisture. Kohlrabi prefers cool weather and grows well in USDA zones 3–9. Even watering keeps bulbs tender rather than woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBulbs are ready in about 50–55 days. Pull or cut when they reach 2–3 inches across — harvest before they get larger, as oversized bulbs turn woody. Cool weather keeps the flesh crisp and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeel and eat kohlrabi raw in sticks or slaws for a crisp, sweet crunch, or roast, sauté, or steam it like a mild turnip. The young leaves are edible too and can be cooked like other greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does kohlrabi taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild and sweet, like a cross between a broccoli stem and a turnip, with a crisp texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I harvest it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick bulbs at 2–3 inches across; larger bulbs become tough and woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I peel it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — peel off the tough outer skin, then eat the crisp inner flesh raw or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"1G","offer_id":45318893207759,"sku":"ORIVKW_09_39","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3G","offer_id":45318893240527,"sku":"ORIVKW_09_40","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1We3H4Ur3qw37YXppBnPFk7lPDlxqz6-s_s0.png?v=1782907826","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/kohlrabi-white-vienna-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}