VEGETABLES KOHLKABI. 157 



KOHLRABI, OR TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE. 



(Bmsisica oleracea. Var.) 



In general appearance, this vegetable more resembles a 

 Ruta Baga Turnip than a Cabbage, though it is more gen- 

 erally classed with the latter. It is best cultivated by 

 sowing the seeds in rows in May, June, or July, accord- 

 ing to latitude. In this district we sow throughout June, 

 for succession, in rows 18 inches apart, thinning out to 

 about 8 or 10 inches between the plants. It is rather dif- 

 ficult to transplant, and we gen- 

 erally prefer to sow the whole 

 crop from seed, and thin it out 

 where it stands ; although when 

 the weather is suitable, the thin- 

 nings may be planted at the dis- 

 tances above named. It is sold 

 in our markets in fall in the 

 green state, in bunches contain- 

 ing three roots, at an average 



Fig. 43. KOHLBABI. price of $1 per dozen bunches. 

 As it is not in general use, its sale is limited. The vari- 

 eties mostly cultivated are 



Early White, The bulbs are greenish- white outside; 

 flesh white and tender, while young. The best condition 

 for use is when the root is from 3 to 4 inches in diameter ; 

 if younger, it partakes too much of the taste of the Cab- 

 bage, and when older it is dry and stringy. The best 

 market sort. 



Large Purple, Almost identical with the preceding, 

 except in color, which is a blueish-purple. 



