Product Overview
Konstance Kohlrabi stands out with its rich purple coloring and crisp, subtly sweet taste. This variety forms smooth, uniform bulbs with tender flesh that works beautifully sliced fresh, added to salads, or roasted for rich flavor. The plants stay compact while growing with steady vigor, and their upright leaf structure keeps harvesting simple. Konstance typically reaches maturity in about 55 days and is known for its dependable performance. The leaves are also edible, giving you even more culinary options. Suitable for gardens or containers, this purple kohlrabi offers consistent yields along with exceptional visual appeal and taste.
Konstance Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)
Purple-skinned kohlrabi producing smooth, uniform bulbs with tender, crisp flesh — great fresh, in salads, or roasted. Compact, container-friendly plants stay tidy and easy to harvest.
| Days to Maturity | ~55 days |
| Plant Size | Compact, roughly 12–18" tall and 12–18" wide |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Start Indoors | Sow 4–6 weeks before last frost. Transplant when seedlings are sturdy and soil is workable. |
| Direct Sow | Sow directly into garden or container as soon as soil can be worked |
| Seed Depth / Germination | Sow ¼–½" deep. Germinates in 5–10 days under moderate warmth (60–75°F / 16–24°C) |
| Spacing | Space plants 6–8" apart in rows 12–18" apart (or container-sized spacing) |
| Soil & Water | Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Keep evenly moist; mulch if desired. |
| Special Traits | Purple bulb with crisp, tender flesh; compact habit suitable for containers or small gardens; edible leaves offer extra yield. |
| Flavor & Uses | Mild, sweet, crisp — great raw in salads or slaws, or roasted for deeper flavor. Leaves also edible for greens. |
| Harvest | Harvest when bulbs are 2–3" across — enjoy immediately or store in cool, moist conditions. |
