Kohlrabi, Purple Vienna
Kohlrabi, Purple Vienna
(Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)
Purple Vienna Kohlrabi is a beautiful heirloom variety producing smooth, round bulbs with vibrant purple skin and crisp white flesh. Known for its tender texture and mild, sweet flavor, this fast-growing cool-season crop is excellent both raw and cooked. The striking color also makes it a standout in garden beds and fresh harvest displays.
Key Characteristics
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Crisp, Sweet Bulbs
The bulbous stem develops above the soil and has a crunchy texture with a mild, slightly sweet flavor similar to broccoli stems. Excellent sliced fresh in salads, slaws, or roasted and sautéed. -
Striking Purple Skin
Smooth bulbs develop a deep purple exterior with bright white flesh inside. The colorful bulbs add visual interest to garden beds and harvest baskets. -
Fast-Maturing Cool-Season Crop
Purple Vienna grows quickly and performs best in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Harvesting young bulbs ensures the best tenderness and flavor. -
Edible Leaves for Greens
The leafy tops can be harvested and cooked like kale or collards, providing an additional edible yield from each plant.
Product Details
- Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
- Native Range: Europe (cultivated worldwide)
- Plant Life Cycle: Annual
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained
- Mature Height: 1–1.5 feet
- Bloom Time: April–May (second year if overwintered)
- Bloom Color: Yellow
- Days to Maturity: ~55–60 days
- USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in zones 3–10
Direct sow in early spring or late summer for fall harvest. Maintain consistent soil moisture to produce tender bulbs. Harvest when bulbs reach about 2–3 inches in diameter to avoid woody texture. In permaculture systems, rotate kohlrabi with legumes or other soil-building crops to maintain soil health.
Purple Vienna Kohlrabi offers crisp sweetness, beautiful color, and quick harvests—an excellent vegetable for diverse cool-season gardens.
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Kohlrabi, Purple Vienna
(Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)
Purple Vienna Kohlrabi is a beautiful heirloom variety producing smooth, round bulbs with vibrant purple skin and crisp white flesh. Known for its tender texture and mild, sweet flavor, this fast-growing cool-season crop is excellent both raw and cooked. The striking color also makes it a standout in garden beds and fresh harvest displays.
Key Characteristics
-
Crisp, Sweet Bulbs
The bulbous stem develops above the soil and has a crunchy texture with a mild, slightly sweet flavor similar to broccoli stems. Excellent sliced fresh in salads, slaws, or roasted and sautéed. -
Striking Purple Skin
Smooth bulbs develop a deep purple exterior with bright white flesh inside. The colorful bulbs add visual interest to garden beds and harvest baskets. -
Fast-Maturing Cool-Season Crop
Purple Vienna grows quickly and performs best in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall. Harvesting young bulbs ensures the best tenderness and flavor. -
Edible Leaves for Greens
The leafy tops can be harvested and cooked like kale or collards, providing an additional edible yield from each plant.
Product Details
- Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
- Native Range: Europe (cultivated worldwide)
- Plant Life Cycle: Annual
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained
- Mature Height: 1–1.5 feet
- Bloom Time: April–May (second year if overwintered)
- Bloom Color: Yellow
- Days to Maturity: ~55–60 days
- USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in zones 3–10
Direct sow in early spring or late summer for fall harvest. Maintain consistent soil moisture to produce tender bulbs. Harvest when bulbs reach about 2–3 inches in diameter to avoid woody texture. In permaculture systems, rotate kohlrabi with legumes or other soil-building crops to maintain soil health.
Purple Vienna Kohlrabi offers crisp sweetness, beautiful color, and quick harvests—an excellent vegetable for diverse cool-season gardens.
