Kohlrabi should be ready to harvest this month. Check for size and colour.
Growing Calendar
This month: Oct
Log to journalReady to harvest now
- •Check size and ripeness
- •Harvest regularly
- •Store or use fresh
Watch Out For
Flea beetle riddles young leaves with small holes. Cover with fine mesh from sowing until plants are established
Bulbs turn woody and tough if left too long. Check regularly from golf-ball size and harvest promptly rather than letting them grow on
Cabbage white caterpillars can strip leaves. Check undersides regularly and remove by hand if numbers are low
Common Questions
About growing Kohlrabi in the UK
What does kohlrabi taste like?
Mild, sweet and crisp, somewhere between a turnip and a broccoli stem. It's good raw, grated into slaws, or cooked briefly like a turnip.
When should I pick kohlrabi?
At golf-ball to tennis-ball size, roughly 6–8cm across. Left much larger the bulb turns woody and fibrous, so check plants regularly once they start to swell.
Can I grow kohlrabi all summer?
Yes. Sow small batches every 2–3 weeks from April to July for a steady supply. Green varieties suit spring and summer sowings, purple varieties are better for later sowings heading into autumn.
Why is my kohlrabi bulb splitting?
Splitting is usually caused by an inconsistent water supply, especially heavy rain following a dry spell. Keep watering regular and mulch to even out soil moisture.
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