Kohlrabi Konan F1

2016 Edible – Vegetable

Been meaning to try Kohlrabi in your garden? Our new AAS Winner Kohlrabi Konan F1 is the perfect choice for first-time kohlrabi growers as well as those kohlrabi die-hards. Konan was selected for it smooth, globe-shaped bulbs that can grow up to 6 inches in diameter and are the perfect upright size and shape for container gardening and garden plots. The upright, uniform leaves resist insect damage meaning the plant stays healthy all season long. Of course, the best part is the sweet flavorful bulb that has an excellent texture making it easy to slice and dice. It’s time to try kohlrabi!

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Description

AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Kohlrabi
Variety Name: Konan F1
Genus: Brassica
Species: oleracea
Year: 2016
Common Name: Kohlrabi
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Bejo Seeds
Close Market Comparison: Korist F1, Winner F1

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Cool season
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Bushy
Plant Height: 16 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Light green
Fruit Shape: Round globe
Fruit Size: 4-6 inches diameter
Fruit Flavor Description: Snow-white flesh, crunchy texture with a juicy and mild radish/cabbage flavor
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 1
Disease Resistances or Tolerances: Good tolerance to leaf spots, thrips, cabbage worms.

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 8 inches apart, 18 inches between rows
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 50
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 42
Plant Spread: 10 inches

HOW TO GROW

Sow seed about 4-6 weeks before average last frost, and two weeks apart for an extended harvest. Sow ½ inch deep in rows 18 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart. In warm winter areas, plant again in late fall/early winter. In containers, plant three seeds or one transplant per 12 inch wide container. Keep soil moist. Feed with a complete fertilizer after planting seedlings.

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Reviews

Jeni Cullen, outside Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati, OH – 01/15/2021

Very easy to grow in many different conditions. Reliable and delicious!
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners – 08/15/2018

Konan Kohlrabi was very easy to grow. We harvested the bulbs when they were a little larger than a softball. Delicious peeled and eaten raw or oven roasted. Zone 6a
Anne K Moore – 02/07/2017

I grew Konan Kohlrabi in a container last year. It was easy to grow and delicious!