It's growing in popularity.It's also known as the apple of vegetables because of its sweet taste.It is also high in vitamins C and fibre.It is easy to grow and part of the cabbage family.Depending on the variety you can harvest between 40 and 80 days after planting.You will be able to enjoy the vegetable roasted, raw or in a mash if you plant it in the right climate.
Step 1: The bulbs are 2–4 inches (7–10 cm).
The smaller bulbs are the sweetest.The bulbs should be the size of a golf ball.It's easy to check the bulb because it sits on the top of the soil.Before removing them, make sure they are the size of a tennis ball.The bigger the kohlrabi bulb, the harder it is to eat.
Step 2: Gloves and a knife are needed.
Make sure the knife is clean and sharp.Gloves are used to protect your hands.The most effective knife to harvest kohlrabi is a serrated knife.The roots can be difficult to remove.
Step 3: The plant needs to be pulled out of the soil.
The base of the leaves connect to the bulb.Pull the plant upward by holding on to the leaves.The plant should be removed from the soil.If your plants have grown bigger, you may need to use force.Remove excess soil from the roots.
Step 4: The roots need to be removed from the bulb.
The roots at the base of the bulb should be cut with a knife after you have removed the plant.The bulb is the most important part of the harvest.The roots hold a lot of soil.Take the roots out of the garden and put them in the compost.
Step 5: You should keep the leaves on the bulbs.
The leaves are an extension of the bulb.If you harvest at the right time, they can be delicious.The leaves can be eaten like cabbage.If your kohlrabi is grown in a warmer climate, the leaves may be bitter.
Step 6: Collect the seeds from your plant for two years.
The plants are biennial.They are usually grown as an annual vegetable.The seeds don't grow in the first year.
Step 7: Save at least 5 plants for seeds.
This will make sure that you have enough seeds.If you want to save seeds in the first year, plan accordingly.If you want to save seeds, plant extra kohlrabi.
Step 8: You should wait for yellow flowers to grow.
The seeds grow in the flowers.Once the flowers turn brown, the seeds are ready to harvest.The flowers are too mature to harvest.They will attract birds when they break.
Step 9: The seeds should be removed for drying.
There is a seed Pod inside the flowers.Remove the Pod and leave it to dry.Rub the dried Pod between your hands to remove the seeds.Once the seed has dried, it's easier to remove it.
Step 10: The seeds should be stored in a dry place.
Place the dried seeds in a paper bag.Put the seeds in a container that won't get wet.The seeds will last a long time if they are stored correctly.
Step 11: The leaves are on the bulb.
The leaves can be used to cook a cabbage or a collard green.If you want to separate the bulb from the leaves, you can use a clean knife.
Step 12: The bulb can be removed.
It's difficult to eat the peel.The white flesh is the most delicious.The peels should be thrown into the compost.
Step 13: If you want to eat your kohlrabi, cut it into slices or cubes.
The tough core can be removed by cutting the bulb in half.To eat raw or add to a salad, cut into slices.When eaten raw, kohlrabi is crisp, sweet and delicious.To roast, cut into cubes.This makes the kohlrabi sweeter.The kohlrabi can be steamed with other root vegetables.kohlrabi can be used as a potato substitute.
Step 14: You can store in the refrigerator for a few weeks.
Put your vegetable in the vegetable drawer of the fridge and put it in a plastic bag.Store with its leaves for a couple of weeks.The leaves should have some air in them.It will keep fresh for a couple of months if you store it without leaves.
Step 15: Add kohlrabi to soups later.
When you no longer have it growing in your garden, store it in the freezer.Remove the tough core by cutting your kohlrabi into cubes.Blanch the kohlrabi cubes.Take the cubes out of the heat, drain the water, and let them cool.Place the cooked kohlrabi cubes into a plastic bag and put it in the freezer.When you want to cook with frozen kohlrabi, remove it.Enjoy your garden all year long.