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'Lanro' Kohlrabi
 
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Description: Brassica oleracea. Plant reaches height of 12 to 14 inches with leaves producing an above ground tuber that gets large before becoming woody. About 56 days to maturity.
Days To Maturity: 56
Seed Sources: Fruition Seeds - updated in 2019

 
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Overall: (4.1 Stars)Overall
Taste: (3.8 Stars)Taste
Yield: (3.5 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.2 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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Reviewed on 11/27/2019 by Saratoga MG - An experienced gardener

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Saratoga, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

This kohlrabi grew quickly and well right from the start. A small footprint that produced very well. Roasted on the grill other vegetables it had a very mild flavor. Grated in a slaw it also tasted mild but retained a very good crunch.Left to grow rather large, they started to get a little \\\'woody,\\\' so they should have been harvested at about 3 to 4 inches.
 

Reviewed on 11/24/2019 by Wayne County CCE - An experienced gardener

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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Although not a regular at my house, I had fun trying different recipes with this vegetable. It was very good tasting, tried in soup and salad. Easily grown in our garden.
 

Reviewed on 11/21/2019 by CCEYates - An experienced gardener

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Yates, 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

Unfortunately the woodchucks got our kohlrabi before it was large enough to eat. It germinated well though.
 

Reviewed on 11/15/2019 by CCE Orrange County - An intermediate gardener

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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Beautiful plant. Great in salad.
 

Reviewed on 11/10/2019 by CCE Nassau County NY - An experienced gardener

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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

This was an easy plant to grow. It stayed happy and healthy and produced well. I peeled and ate it raw. It tastes similar to a sweet, crisp radish.
 

Reviewed on 11/08/2019 by Susan-CCESchuyler - An experienced gardener

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Schuyler, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Did not survive
 

Reviewed on 10/08/2019 by Cutler Botanic Garden - An experienced gardener

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Broome, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Harvested good fruit in June... would of liked some else to plant in the that space... maybe more seeds for a fall/winter crop?
 

Reviewed on 10/07/2019 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: 6 to 8 hours per day

The Lanro Kohlrabi grew well during the wet spring weather and humid days of July. One of the gardeners commented that she peeled, sliced and sauteed it in a seasoned olive oil. It had the texture of a fried potato with a hint of cabbage. It was tasty! A nutrition staff member grated up the kohlrabi and added herbal seasoning to it to make like a slaw. It was good, mild cabbage taste to it.
 

Reviewed on 09/25/2019 by Food bank vvtg - An experienced gardener

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Erie, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Not Sure
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Firm and disease free. Easy to grow
 

Reviewed on 09/15/2019 by CCE Putnam - An intermediate gardener

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Putnam, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Transplanted 5/8. 6/5: one row of plants doing well. 6/8: one bulb, looks healthy. Plants thriving through 7/10. 7/13: 4 lbs harvested. Plants pulled in early August. Total yield: 4 lbs. This is not our final evaluation. Final entry 11/24.
 

Reviewed on 08/09/2019 by Tompkins MGV - An experienced gardener

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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Grew well, strong plants. No cracks. Mild flavor, nice solid texture. Planted mid-May, harvested early August.
 

Reviewed on 07/29/2019 by nmeohen1 - An experienced gardener

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Cortland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

This plant split . I had a hard time getting any edible vegatble from it.
 

Reviewed on 07/27/2019 by Albany County MGs - An experienced gardener

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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day

Received as seedlings, they struggled after transplanting due to ant infestation around stems. Swede midge eventually infected a few, but the taste was rated as very good by a number of tasters.
 

Reviewed on 07/26/2019 by CCE Rockland - An experienced gardener

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Rockland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

Crisp and tasty even when tuber is large (4 inches across). Leaves are also tasty.
 




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