Kohlrabi: The Fast-Growing Brassica for Australian Gardens

Kohlrabi: The Fast-Growing Brassica for Australian GardensKohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) produces a swollen stem that looks like a small flying saucer — mild, sweet, and crisp, it can be eaten raw like an apple or cooked like turnip, and matures in just 45–60 days.Getting StartedKohlrabi is the fastest-maturing brassica in the garden and one of the most heat-tolerant cool-season crops. Sow direct or transplant at 15–20cm spacing in autumn or early spring. Harvest when the swo…