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Kohlrabi

Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water. Companions: Common bean.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Waterconsistent moisture

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassmoderate

Companions

Keep apart from

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceSeeds germinate when soil temperatures reach 7°C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs about 60 days after emergence, depending on variety and growing conditions.
fruitingFruiting (seed pod development) follows flowering.
harvestKohlrabi bulbs are typically ready for harvest 45-75 days after emergence, before they become woody.
senescencePlants will senesce and die back with the first hard autumn frost.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~0 yr
Stratificationnone

Wildlife & pests

Can host pestscabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids, cabbage loopers
Can host diseasesclubroot, black rot