Early Purple Vienna
Kohlrabi
Heirloom
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Brassica
Characteristics
Color
Purple
Flavor
Sweet
Intended Use
Microgreens
Maturity
Early
Texture
Tender
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
Austria
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Germination
4–10 days
at 40–90 °F
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Days to Maturity
55–69 days
Fruit Size
2–3 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
4–6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–75 °F
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Soil Temp
40–90 °F
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Air Temp
24–75 °F
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