CYBEXIS Heirloom Swiss Variety Giant Kohlrabi Seeds 500 Seeds Seed  (500 per packet)

PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS For a spring crop, sow seeds directly 4 to 6 weeks before winter ends Plant 10 seeds per ft at ¼ inch deep For transplanting, the seedlings should be around 4 inches tall and planted 5 inches apart in rows 1 ft wide. Keep plants well watered and free of weeds. Work carefully to prevent damaging the delicate, shallow roots. GROWING REQUIREMENTS WATERING Keep soil evenly moist. Kohlrabi that goes without water becomes woody. PESTS The pests that attack this crop include Cutworms, Cabbage loopers, Imported cabbage worms. The above mentioned pests feed on the underside of leaves, leaving ragged holes sometimes. They suck fluids from the plant leaving a honeydew substance behind, causing them to either die or become dwarfed when young or defoliated if mature. SOIL Kohlrabi should be planted in well-tilled soil enriched with compost having pH between 6.5 and 6.8. SPOT It needs at least 6 hours of full sun each day; more the better. TEMPERATURE Kohlrabi grows best in cool temperatures ranging from 4 -23°C [40°F and 75°F]. HOW TO HARVEST Harvest kohlrabi stems when they are new and tender, usually about 2 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter. Harvest by cutting them from the root of the plant. You can snip the leaves from the stem and save them to cook separately. Kohlrabi can be kept for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge.