Description
Kohlrabi-Kanchanjunga Seeds – Early Purple Variety
Bring vibrant colour and exceptional taste to your kitchen garden with Purple Kohlrabi (Early Purple Variety). This premium cool-season vegetable produces beautiful bluish-purple, slightly flattened round bulbs with crisp, tender, and mildly sweet flesh. Known for its bolt-resistant nature, this variety performs exceptionally well under cool weather conditions and is an excellent choice for home gardens, terrace gardens, kitchen gardens, and small farms.
Purple Kohlrabi is a fast-growing member of the cabbage family and is prized for its crunchy texture, delicate flavour, and high nutritional value. The bulbs can be enjoyed fresh in salads, roasted, stir-fried, steamed, or added to soups, while the nutritious leaves can be cooked just like spinach or kale.
Why Choose Purple Kohlrabi?
✔ Early maturing variety
✔ Attractive bluish-purple bulbs
✔ Bolt resistant
✔ Tender, crisp and mildly sweet flesh
✔ Excellent for outdoor cultivation
✔ Suitable for home gardens and commercial cultivation
✔ Ideal for fresh consumption and cooking
✔ Easy to grow and beginner-friendly
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes |
| Variety | Early Purple |
| Variety Type | Mid-season |
| Bulb Colour | Bluish Purple |
| Bulb Shape | Slightly flattened round |
| Growing Season | Cool Season |
| Ideal Temperature | 20–25°C |
| Germination | Minimum 80% |
| Difficulty Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
Soil
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic manure. A soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5 is ideal for healthy bulb development.
Sunlight
Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight every day.
Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing period. Avoid prolonged dry spells as they may affect bulb quality.
Sowing Depth
0.5 cm
Plant Spacing
45 cm between plants
Row Spacing
60 cm between rows
Nutrient Requirement
Medium
Crop Rotation
Practice a crop rotation cycle of 3–4 years to minimize soil-borne diseases.
Sowing Calendar (India)
| Activity | Recommended Months |
|---|---|
| 🌱 Sowing | September – November |
| 🌿 Transplanting | October – December |
| 🥬 Harvesting | January – March |
Germination & Seed Information
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Germination Temperature | Cool weather conditions |
| Seed Storage Temperature | 8–16°C |
| Germination Percentage | Minimum 80% |
Seeds generally germinate within 5–10 days under favorable conditions. Maintain adequate moisture during germination without overwatering.
Harvesting
Harvest the bulbs when they reach approximately 6–10 cm in diameter. Young bulbs are sweeter, juicier, and more tender. Delayed harvesting may result in tougher and more fibrous bulbs.
Health Benefits
Purple Kohlrabi is naturally rich in:
- Dietary Fiber
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Antioxidants
- Anthocyanins (responsible for its vibrant purple colour)
It makes an excellent addition to a healthy, nutrient-rich diet.
Culinary Uses
Purple Kohlrabi can be enjoyed in numerous ways:
- Fresh salads
- Coleslaw
- Stir-fries
- Soups
- Roasted vegetables
- Pickles
- Steamed side dishes
Both the bulbs and leaves are edible.
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