Violet kohlrabi cabbage 30+ fresh seeds. brassica oleracea var. gongylodes 'violeta'

🌱 Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes 'Violeta' — Violet Kohlrabi Cabbage

Deodar Seeds offers 30+ fresh seeds of the Violet Kohlrabi Cabbage 'Violeta', a Czech selection approved for use throughout the Russian Federation in 1995. This variety boasts good frost resistance and is ideal for fresh consumption and processing.

🌿 Botanical Description

The Violet Kohlrabi Cabbage 'Violeta' is a medium-sized semi-vertical rosette with a diameter of 50-70 cm. Its leaf blade is medium-sized, oval, flat, and blue-green in color. The leaf tip is blunt, with moderate lobulation, average towniness, scallopiness, and edge recess. The leaf blade has a weak blistering and a medium-intensity waxy coating. The veins are light purple in color, and the petiole is medium-thick with a light purple hue.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep and 2-3 cm apart in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Germinate at 20-25°C (68-77°F) for 7-10 days.
• Water regularly and maintain soil moisture.
• Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9, Frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

The Violet Kohlrabi Cabbage 'Violeta' is native to Central and Eastern Europe, thriving in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and adequate moisture. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Violet Kohlrabi Cabbage 'Violeta' has been a staple in Eastern European cuisine for centuries, prized for its tender and juicy flesh. It's an excellent source of vitamins C and K, potassium, and fiber. In traditional medicine, it's used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammation.

🌸 Harvesting

Harvest the Violet Kohlrabi Cabbage 'Violeta' when the stem is 6-9 cm in diameter and the leaves are a deep purple color. Cut the stem at the base, leaving a small portion of the stem attached to the plant.