KOHLRABI 



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worked in spring; or if an extra early crop i.s desired, the plants 

 may be started in a hotbed and transplanted at the same time as 

 early cabbage. After thinning, the plants should stand four to 

 six inches apart in the row. Sufficient tillage should be given to 

 retain moisture. The edible portion is the swollen part of the 

 stem immediately above the ground (Fig. GO). It is of much 



Fig. 59. — The globe type of turnip: now more popular tlum the flat tyq^c. 



the same consistency as a turnip. Kohlrabi should be gathered 

 for use before it has attained full size; otherwise it will be tough. 

 It is of the best quality when about two inches in diameter. 



Sometimes a late crop of kohlrabi is grown, though the early 

 spring crop is the more important. The late crop is sown in drills 

 at the time late turnips are sown. Tillage is given and the plants 

 thinned. The crops may be stored for winter use. 



