Kohl Rabi — Sale and Use. 



Kohl Rabi {Brassica caulo-rapd) in some respects 

 resembles turnip, but is actually 

 a variety of the cabbage ; the 

 bulb is really an enlarged stem, 

 of a fleshy, pulpy consistency. 

 Its shape is that of an almost 

 regular ball; in some varieties 

 about as large as an averaiie 

 sized orange, while in others it 

 is nearly as large as a man's 

 head. . In flavor it closely re- 

 sembles the turnip, and partly 

 also the cabbage, blending the 

 two. It is highly appreciated in New York, especially 

 amongst the Germans. It is in its best condition for 

 use before it becomes fully grown, even while quite 

 small : and is prepared for the table in the sime man- 

 ner as turnips. The seed-bed should be made in May 

 or June. Transplant to rows three feet apart, fifteen 

 inches apart in the row. 



The crop is fitted for market by bunching when 

 green and tender ; three bulbs being put in a bunch. 

 The price obtained varies from seventy-tive cents to one 

 dollar per dozen bunches. Any ihat are left unsold may 

 be used for stock feeding. They are often grown ex- 

 pressly for that object. They may be kept as easily 

 as turnips, and the method of storing is the same. 

 The Early V/hite Vienna is the leading variety. It is 

 in the best condition for the table when as large as an 

 ordinary cocoanut. It is then tender and of fine flavor, 

 but later on becomes tough, stringy, and unpalatable. 



