Delicacy Purple
Brassica oleracea gongylodes
HOW TO GROW KOHLRABI
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 4 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 9 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Sow directly as soon as soil can be worked. Grows best in filtered sunlight. Eat raw or cooked. Mature plants can be drought tolerant. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 7. Biennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 8,400 seeds per ounce. Average 436M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 4”
Row Spacing 12-18”
Days To Maturity 58-60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 8,400 seeds per ounce. Average 436M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 4 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-10
Plant Spacing 4”
Row Spacing 12-18”
Days To Maturity 58-60
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
- 100 Seeds$3.75
- 1000 Seeds$22.50
Large cotyledon leaves in a nice bright green with hint of red characterize this micro greens specialty. Flavor is a mild Brassica. Holding ability and yields are good and seed cost makes this an attractive option. Grows into the classic purple sputnik shape. Tags: Color: Purple, Season: Summer, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
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