Little Veggie Patch Co KOHL RABI 'PURPLE' HEIRLOOM SEEDS

What makes these kohl rabi 'purple' seeds special

• In German, kohlrabi means “cabbage turnip,” referring to the fact that it is in the cabbage family but forms an edible turnip-like bulb just above the soil line.
• Not truly a bulb, it is an expanded stem, and looks like it house aliens that have flown it in from out of space.
• Little Veggie Patch Co KOHL RABI 'PURPLE' HEIRLOOM SEEDS, Nutritious and cold hardy, a must grow, though most Germans would disagree. 

When to plant kohl rabi 'purple' in Australia

Zone 1: August - February
Zone 2: July - March
Zone 3: February - September
Zone 4: March - May

Soil
Prepare your soil in a similar manner to that of growing carrots. They prefer a deep, friable soil type that is not overly rich with nitrogen. Will require high levels of potassium so applying potash and mulching with lucerne hay is recommended.

Soil pH Level 6.5-7.0

Position
Full sun, but shade tolerate, so this is a good opportunity to use the ‘b grade’ zone of your patch. Plant where leafy greens were growing the previous season.

How to Plant
Soak seeds in water overnight before planting and sow directly to the patch. Germination is slow so you can be waiting nearly a month before first growth appears.

Spacing 10-15cms

Depth 0.5-1cm

Companion Plants Helps fruit trees

Approximate no. of seeds  80-100

Shipping - Not to Western Australia

Founded in Melbourne in 2008, The Little Veggie Patch Co (LVPC) is all about making it easier for everyone to grow their own food, whether you have a backyard, balcony or small urban space. Known for its heirloom seeds, LVPC began its seed range in 2009 with four tomato varieties and has since grown to more than 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs and garden favourites.

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