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After four to six weeks, plant the baby plants outdoors in well drained, rich soil. Growing kohlrabi is most successful in cooler weather. The early crops started indoors and then transplanted outdoors will provide you with a nice crop.
When you think about how to plant kohlrabi, remember that there are many different types. Kohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family. There are white, reddish and purple varieties, some which will mature early and some which mature late. The Eder variety is a faster maturing variety which takes about 38 days to mature while the Gigante matures in about 80 days. The Gigante is best for fall.
Kohlrabi needs at least 6 hours of full sun each day; more is better. Give it fertile, well-drained, moist soil with plenty of rich organic matter. A soil pH between 6.5 and 6.8 discourages clubroot disease. To check pH, test the soil with a purchased kit, or get a soil test through your regional Cooperative Extension office. Then add Blessings Blends OMRI-Listed Premium Compost (.5 – .5 – .4)
