Description
Kohlrabi ‘Kanchan’ (White Flat Round Variety)
Grow premium-quality Kohlrabi ‘Kanchan’, a high-yielding mid-season variety prized for its vigorous growth, excellent taste, and tender, non-woody bulbs. This variety produces attractive white, flat-round bulbs with medium foliage and is well suited for home gardens, kitchen gardens, terrace gardens, and commercial cultivation.
Known for its rapid growth and uniform bulb development, Kanchan performs exceptionally well under cool climatic conditions. The bulbs remain crisp, juicy, and free from woodiness when harvested at the right stage, making them perfect for fresh salads, stir-fries, soups, curries, and roasting.
Why Choose Kohlrabi ‘Kanchan’?
✅ Premium white flat-round variety
✅ Vigorous and fast-growing plants
✅ Tender, crisp, and non-woody bulbs
✅ Excellent flavour and texture
✅ Medium foliage with uniform bulb development
✅ Ideal for outdoor cultivation
✅ Suitable for home gardeners and commercial growers
✅ High germination and reliable performance
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes |
| Variety | Kanchan |
| Bulb Colour | White |
| Bulb Shape | Flat Round |
| Variety Type | Mid-Season |
| Plant Vigour | Vigorous |
| Foliage | Medium |
| Ideal Growing Temperature | 20–25°C |
| Growing Difficulty | Easy |
Growing Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 30 cm |
| Row Spacing | 45 cm |
| Germination Temperature | Cool weather conditions |
| Seed Storage Temperature | 8–16°C |
| Nutrient Requirement | Medium |
| Recommended Crop Rotation | 3–4 Years |
| Minimum Germination | 80% |
Sowing & Harvest Calendar
| Activity | Recommended Months |
|---|---|
| 🌱 Sowing | September – November |
| 🌿 Transplanting / Planting | October – December |
| 🥬 Harvesting | January – March |
Planting Guide
🌱 Soil
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic manure. Loose soil encourages healthy bulb formation.
☀️ Sunlight
Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimum growth.
💧 Watering
Maintain evenly moist soil throughout the growing period. Avoid overwatering and waterlogging.
🌡️ Temperature
Performs best between 20–25°C, making it ideal for cool-season cultivation.
Harvesting
Harvest the bulbs when they reach approximately 6–10 cm in diameter. Young bulbs are sweeter, tender, and crisp. Delayed harvesting may lead to larger but less tender bulbs.
Health Benefits
Kohlrabi is packed with essential nutrients and is an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
- Rich in Vitamin C
- High in Dietary Fiber
- Good source of Potassium
- Contains Calcium and Magnesium
- Naturally rich in Antioxidants
- Low in Calories
Culinary Uses
Enjoy fresh, crunchy Kohlrabi in a variety of dishes:
- Fresh Salads
- Stir-Fries
- Indian Curries
- Soups
- Roasted Vegetables
- Pickles
- Steamed Side Dishes
Both the bulb and the leaves are edible and highly nutritious.
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