Kohlrabi Growing Guide

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

Crop Rotation Group

Brassicas (Cabbage family) ●

Soil

Rich soil, light textured with plenty of well rotted compost dug in.

Position

Sun preferred.

Frost tolerant

Yes, tolerates mild frosts.

Feeding

Not required if good soil but can still benefit from organic compost mixing in before planting.

Spacing

Single Plants: 25cm (9") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow in early spring either direct into soil or in pots to plant out later.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

May require fine mesh or exclusion netting over the warmer months to prevent butterflies laying eggs on the underside of leaves but usually matures quickly enough for this not to be a problem.