Re: Kohlrabi
Hi, I grew Kohlrabi a couple of years ago. It's a brassica so treat as such
and harvest small, about the size of a tennis ball. When boiled it tasted a
little like cabbage stalks not surprisingly but I have eaten it after it was
cooked it in garlicbutter and it was fine.
Dave in Cuxton.
----- Original Message -----
From: pdanielak <pdanielak@skipjack.bluecrab.org>
To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: 27 August 1999 20:33
Subject: Kohlrabi
> Hi,
>
> Is anyone out there growing Kohlrabi? I tried last year, too late in the
> spring/summer season, and my seeds did not germinate. This year I decided
> to try it as a fall crop. The seeds have germinated and the plants are
> growing, though some night muncher is crunching on the leaves. I don't see
> any pests on the plants in the early morning. Could the crickets be eating
> the leaves?
>
> Any tips on growing Kohlrabi would be greatly appreciated. I'm not at all
> sure what to expect.
>
> Thanks,
> Pat
> Zone 7, Maryland
>
>
