The History Of Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi comes from the German word "kohl" meaning cabbage, and "rabi" meaning turnip. Kohlrabi is a vegetable that originated from northern Europe. Kohlrabi is an interesting type of plant because it's also a very unique kind of vegetable. It is part of the cabbage family and will grow almost anywhere. Also, it tastes like cabbage but a little bit sweeter.  

Kohlrabi has been created by selective breeding for particular traits such as meristem growth. The origin of the Kohlrabi in nature is the same as that of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collard greens, and brussel sprouts. Kohlrabi's are from the same species as wild cabbage plants. The taste and texture of the Kohlrabi is similar to that of a broccoli stem, but it is milder and sweeter with a higher ratio of flesh to skin. The stem is crisp and juicy like an apple but less sweet. The plant matures in 55-60 day, and the weight is around 150 grams. Also, it has good standing ability for up to 30 days after being fully grown. There are many varieties of Kohlrabi such as White Vienna, Purple Vienna, Grand Dulce, Purple Danube, and White Danube.

 

 

Taxonomic Levels

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Anthophyta
Subphylum: Eudicots
Class: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Brassica
Species: Brassica Oleracea