Kohlrabi 'Azur Star'

Kohlrabi 'Azur Star' (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) – Offered by Ferme Tourne-Sol

Kohlrabi 'Azur Star' is an early and tasty variety, producing beautiful smooth purple heads , with crisp, tender and sweet flesh. Its rapid growth and resistance to bolting make it an excellent choice for spring and autumn crops . Delicious raw in salads, grated or in sticks , it is also excellent cooked in soup or gratin .

Type : Root vegetable
Plant habit : Compact and low
Spread : 20 to 30 cm
Plant height : 25 to 40 cm
Quantity per pack : 250 seeds
Maturity : 45 to 55 days
Companion plants : Carrot, lettuce, beetroot, peas
Enemy plants : Strawberry, tomato, fennel

? Sow directly in open ground after the last frost or start seedlings indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting .

? Plant in rows spaced 30 cm apart , with 25 cm between each plant to ensure good development of the bulbs.

? Water regularly to promote tender flesh and prevent the stems from hardening.

? Harvest when the bulb reaches 7-10 cm in diameter , before it becomes fibrous.

With its beautiful purple color, sweet flavor and crunchy texture , it is a must-have in the vegetable garden and the kitchen.

Kohlrabi 'Azur Star' is ideal for gardeners looking for an early, hardy and versatile variety, perfect for a tender and delicious harvest.