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Kohlrabi (Konan)

brassica

Growing reference
Spacing
6 in(4 / sqft)
Trellis
no
Seed indoor
Feb 18(-8 w)
Transplant
Mar 25(-3 w)
Harvest
~8–10 weeks from sowing
Last fall harvest
Oct 15 – Nov 12(at frost to +4 w)
Succession
every 2-3 weeks
Water
1-2 per week
Seed shelf life
4–5 y
Lifecycle
annual
Seed source
Johnny's Selected Seeds

Pick fresh-market bulbs at 2-3 in diameter — larger gets woody. Storage varieties want 10 in spacing instead.