Kohlrabi
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes · Cabbages · Cabbage family
Also known as: German Turnip · Turnip Cabbage
Very easy20–40cmPet-friendlyEdible
Kohlrabi care at a glance
Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–21 °C.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 15–21 °C
- Life cycle
- Biennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Kohlrabi
Common pests on Kohlrabi include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage root fly and Flea beetles. A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Downy mildew and Bacterial soft rot. Kohlrabi is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Cabbage white caterpillars High
- Mealy cabbage aphid Medium
- Cabbage root fly Medium
- Flea beetles Medium
Disease
- Clubroot High
- Downy mildew Medium
- Bacterial soft rot Medium
Weather
- Bolting Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Kohlrabi
- Which pests affect Kohlrabi?
- Common pests on Kohlrabi include Cabbage white caterpillars. Also possible: Mealy cabbage aphid, Cabbage root fly and Flea beetles.
- Which diseases affect Kohlrabi?
- A common disease is Clubroot. Also possible: Downy mildew and Bacterial soft rot.
- Is Kohlrabi toxic to cats and dogs?
- Kohlrabi is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Kohlrabi need?
- Kohlrabi has a high water requirement.
- What light does Kohlrabi need?
- Kohlrabi prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Kohlrabi frost-hardy?
- Kohlrabi is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.
- Can you eat Kohlrabi?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: stems.