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'Kossack' Kohlrabi |
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Hybrid. Bowling-ball-sized, tender bulbs with light-green skin and white flesh. Leaves can be eaten like collard greens. Also known as 'Kossak'.
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60
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| Seed Sources: |
Gurneys Seed & Nursery Co. - updated in 2019
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.5 Stars)
Taste: (4.5 Stars)
Yield: (4.7 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.3 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 6
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 01/07/2016 by
Jeremiah
- An intermediate gardener
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Rockcastle, Kentucky, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| The King of Kohlrabi! Hardy, reliable, long-lasting, tasty and *huge*, these are my preferred fall/winter kohlrabi cultivar. Planted about 50 plants in August (about 40 of them being directly seeded, the remainder transplants from thinning) and all thrived and produced fine bulbs, the average being about 6" in diameter when harvested. They did extremely well in my medium-heavy soil, with no aid save compost and straw mulch. There were no noticeable diseases and no pest problems that were not easily controlled with Bt and iron phosphate slug bait. They keep well in the garden--- I still have a few nice ones outside as of January 7---and also in the the refrigerator. And even my largest ones had no trace of woodiness. My source for seed was www.jungseed.com. |
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Reviewed on 11/27/2014 by
CCE Oneida County
- An intermediate gardener
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Oneida, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| These plants can produce very large bulbs (if harvested late). Difficult to harvest (very tough stems) and difficult to peel and slice. Nice white texture inside with mild flavor, similar to cucumbers. When peeled and sliced, good for dipping. |
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Reviewed on 03/12/2009 by
Perdidojim
- An experienced gardener
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Escambia, Florida, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| Kossack has done well as a direct-seeded fall planted kohlrabi in north Florida. To me, it seems superior to either Early White Vienna or Kolribi. The taste is fine; it produces large bulbs, and it doesn't get fibrous. |
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Reviewed on 03/08/2009 by
beast13
- An experienced gardener
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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I have grown this variety for about 4 seasons and have to say even though I let a few plants get to the size of a pineapple (they tend to get oblong after awhile) they still were tender,crisp and delicious with no woody parts at all. |
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Reviewed on 03/07/2009 by
wt101
- An intermediate gardener
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Williams, North Dakota, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| I had a crop through the entire summer and even after they had gotten quite large (such as pictured in the catalogues) none of them were woody and they kept in the refrigerator well. This is the variety I have switched to. |
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Reviewed on 12/28/2008 by
lbroer
- An intermediate gardener
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Bartholomew, Indiana, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: Less than 6 hours per day
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| Will produce large bulbs that are not woody or pithy. My favorite. |
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