Kohlrabi Seeds – Early Purple Vienna

The Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi is a cool-season crop known for its striking purple skin and crisp, tender flesh. It matures quickly, making it an excellent choice for early harvests. Mild and sweet in flavor, this variety is perfect for fresh eating, roasting, or adding to soups and salads.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Cool-season biennial grown as an annual

• Variety Name: Early Purple Vienna

• Growth Habit: Compact with bulbous stem above soil

• Maturity: Harvest in about 55–60 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Best grown in spring and fall; tolerant of light frost

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–10: February–March, September–October

  • Zones 7–8: March–April, August–September

  • Zones 5–6: April–May, July–August

  • Zones 3–4: May–June, July (for fall harvest)

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.5

• Watering: Moderate and consistent moisture required

• Uses: Can be eaten raw, roasted, steamed, or added to stews and soups