Growing Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea gongylodes : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family

Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug
S	S	S	S
	T	T	T	T	T
P	P	P	P	P	P

(Best months for growing Kohlrabi in Australia - sub-tropical regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 46°F and 86°F. (Show °C/cm)
Space plants: 4 - 10 inches apart
Harvest in 7-10 weeks.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Beets, celery, cucumber, onions, marigold, nasturtium, rhubarb, aromatic herbs (sage, dill, chamomile)
Avoid growing close to: Climbing (pole) beans, tomato, peppers (chilli, capsicum), eggplant (aubergine), strawberry, mustard

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23 Sep 17, Lesley Hay (Australia - sub-tropical climate): Hi, I have just started my garden and as I prepared the soil I found ants everywhere, but I read somewhere that putting powdered cinnamon around the garden edge would stop the ants as they apparently don't like the sticky powder as it sticks to their legs. I did and it has worked so far. Have to retouch if I overwater the area, but I'm happier without green ant bites.... The joy of my garden is the growing and reaping the rewards of fresh veggies and herbs. Because I do sometimes wonder by the time we use all our fertilisers....I think the cost is a bit high...
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28 Nov 16, noel (Australia - temperate climate): Gooday , do you need to hill them or do they produce above ground? most pics i have seen are above ground ,is this right ?
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02 Nov 18, Margaret (Australia - temperate climate): The stem swells just above the ground. No need to hill them.
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17 Oct 17, Miriam Blye (Australia - temperate climate): Yes above the ground in garden beds
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29 Nov 16, John (Australia - temperate climate): Kohlrabi is botanically the same plant as cabbage. The stalks and leaves can be used in stir fries, soups and coleslaw making it very versatile.
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29 Nov 16, John (Australia - temperate climate): Hello Noel, Kohlrabi is a swollen stem, not a root, tuber or bulb and it forms above the ground. To achieve good results ensure watering is consistent to avoid stringiness or bitterness. Trust this helps.
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10 Sep 16, Raina Stevens (Australia - temperate climate): I too would like to know where to purchase kohlrabi. Seedlings or seeds.
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16 Nov 16, Carol (Australia - cool/mountain climate): Hello Raina, try here - https://www.greenharvest.com.au/SeedOrganic/VegetableSeeds/JicamaToKohlrabi.html the last two on that page, purple and white
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13 Dec 15, Bob C (Australia - temperate climate): the seeds are available from the major seed companys at the major hardware stores
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01 Nov 15, Konrad Seidel (Australia - temperate climate): Hi Lance I have Seeds of the Gigantic Verity,de are a F1 Hybrid . Seeds from hem can be hart to Raise.
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