I’m a pretty big fan of cole crops. Probably the easiest to grow is kohlrabi. It looks like a mint-green above-ground turnip, and has a milder flavor than broccoli.
I planted out seedlings on May 8th and they were ready for harvest yesterday, less than five weeks later. Quick turn-around, and I like that. They’re usually picked when they’re 2-4″ in size. Any bigger and they’ll be tough. You can however pick them earlier and smaller.
My wife was kind enough to make stuffed kohlrabi with a sour cream sauce. Yuh-um.
The spring crops keep coming. More nice lettuce…
And five more meals of broccoli for the freezer.
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I love kohlrabi! I never plant it but my parents do and they plant enough for everyone. You should post the recipe for stuffed kohlrabi, it sounds really good!
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Yay, another kohlrabi lover! This is the recipe my wife used…
http://easteuropeanfood.about.com/od/crossculturalmaincourses/r/stuffedkohlrabi.htm
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I became a fan of kohlrabi during my time in Hungary. It was one of few veggies available in winter.
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I bet you got to eat lots of good food there!
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Love kohrabi! I shred a bulb with a Granny Smith apple, add something crunchy (pecan, almond, sauteed Ramen noodles) and toss with apple cider vinegar and sugar. My kids (and I) love this slaw. I can’t believe I didn’t plant any — they’re the best brassica crop for our heat and humidity. Oh well. Next season.
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Wow does that sound great! Hmm, I wonder if my wife’s busy right now.
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How good is your wife? And how good are you growing those brassicas! Oh my .. I have kohlrabi envy. Awesome!
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Haha, thanks Julie! 🙂
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