1# WHITE VIENNA KOHL RABI SEED

Early White Vienna Kohlrabi — Seed Information

Early White Vienna is a classic, reliable kohlrabi variety prized for its smooth, pale bulbs, tender texture, and mild, sweet flavor. It’s one of the best choices for home gardeners, especially in cooler climates.

🌱 Quick Overview

• Type: Kohlrabi (cool‑season vegetable)

• Bulb color: Pale green to white

• Bulb size: 2–3 inches (best quality)

• Flavor: Mild, sweet, cabbage‑like

• Use: Raw, cooked, roasted, soups, slaws

• Days to maturity: ~55–60 days

• Greens: Fully edible

✅ Why gardeners grow Early White Vienna

• Smooth, non‑woody bulbs when harvested on time

• Early maturing and dependable

• Excellent for spring and fall crops

• Performs well in cool northern climates

• Less fibrous than older or oversized kohlrabi types

🌼 Growing from seed

• Planting time:

  • Early spring (as soon as soil can be worked)

  • Late summer for fall harvest

• Seed depth: ¼ inch

• Spacing:

  • Thin plants to 6–8 inches apart

  • Rows 12–18 inches apart

• Sun: Full sun to light shade

• Soil: Fertile, well‑drained soil with consistent moisture

• Water: Even watering prevents woody bulbs

Tip: Rapid growth = tender bulbs. Stress slows growth and causes toughness.

🥬 Harvesting

• Harvest bulbs at 2–3 inches in diameter for best texture

• Oversized bulbs can become woody

• Cut just above soil level

• Greens are best harvested young and tender

🍽️ Kitchen notes

• Excellent raw—crisp like mild radish

• Delicious roasted, sautéed, steamed, or mashed

• Greens can be cooked like kale or collards

• Great for slaws, stir‑fries, and soups