Direct sowing into the bed
From the end of March to mid-June you can sow kohlrabi directly into the vegetable patch. It starts with early varieties like “Lanro”, which are insensitive to cold.
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Kohlrabi thrive well on medium-heavy, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny, not too dry location. Compost is dug into the bed as early as autumn to enrich the nutrients.
The kohlrabi seeds are sown thinly in grooves 0.5 to 1 cm deep and only lightly covered with soil. At temperatures above 16 ° C, the seeds germinate after about a week.
Once the seeds have sprouted, you have to prick out the young plants regularly. Only then will the tubers have enough space to develop splendidly. A distance of at least 15 cm between the kohlrabi plants and approx. 30 cm between the rows is ideal.
Prefer kohlrabi
It is quite easy to grow the kohlrabi plants on the bright, warm windowsill from February. You will need:
- Cultivation pots or
- Bowls or
- clean yogurt pots and
- Potting soil
The seeds are sown thinly in the vessels, lightly covered with earth and kept moist. If the cultivation temperature is between 12 - 15 ° C, the first peaks will appear after one week.
If all seeds develop, you have to prick out here too. The young plants can move to the garden bed when they have developed 3 - 4 leaves.
Tips & Tricks
The cold frame and the unheated greenhouse are also suitable for growing kohlrabi.
Advantages: The glazing serves as a heat store and the seedlings are protected from pests.
