Stem Vegetables

Kohlrabi is a versatile cool-season vegetable, prized for its crisp, tender bulbs and mild, slightly sweet flavor. With over 30 years of hands-on gardening experience, I’ve grown and tested numerous kohlrabi varieties to determine which perform best in home gardens and containers. Choosing the right variety is crucial for climate, season length, and culinary use….

Kohlrabi is a cool-season, fast-growing brassica that thrives in mild temperatures. With over 30 years of gardening experience in California, I’ve learned that planting at the right time is crucial for healthy, tender bulbs and high yields. Plant too early in hot weather, and seedlings may bolt or become bitter; plant too late, and frost…

Kohlrabi is a fast-growing, cool-season vegetable that thrives when transplanted carefully. With over 30 years of gardening experience in California, I’ve learned that proper transplantation is key to healthy plants, strong roots, and crisp, tender bulbs. Transplanting seedlings rather than direct sowing allows for better control over spacing, soil quality, and early pest protection. This…

Kohlrabi is a fast-growing, cool-season brassica that thrives when plants are properly spaced. With over 30 years of gardening experience in California, I’ve found that spacing and layout directly affect bulb size, air circulation, and pest management. Proper spacing ensures each plant has enough light, nutrients, and room to develop tender, flavorful bulbs. In this…

Kohlrabi is a cool-season, fast-growing brassica that relies heavily on consistent moisture. Over 30 years of growing kohlrabi in my California gardens has shown me that proper watering is one of the most important factors for producing tender, crisp bulbs. Too little water results in woody, bitter bulbs, while too much can lead to disease….

Kohlrabi is a cool-season, heavy-feeding brassica that thrives with proper fertilization. With over 30 years of gardening experience, I’ve learned that feeding your plants correctly—from planting through growth—directly impacts bulb size, flavor, and overall plant health. In this guide, I’ll share step-by-step fertilizing strategies to help you achieve robust, tender, and sweet kohlrabi bulbs. Step…