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KOHLRABI, OR TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE 
F OR a very early crop, seeds may be sown in a seed 
flat, indoors, about middle of March. When the 
seedlings make the second pair of leaves, thin them out 
to stand an inch apart in the row, about two feet between 
the row, and cultivate like cabbage. 
To enjoy kohlrabi constantly, make repeated sowings 
outdoors during April and May. This provides tender 
two-inch roots throughout June and July. Kohlrabi 
does not thrive during the hot summer months. For this 
reason, additional sowings should not be made until end 
of July and early August. These will provide roots for 
fall use and winter storage. 
Kohlrabi may be either boiled and served with a cream 
dressing, like turnips, or cooked and sliced cold, as a 
salad. Early White, as shown above, and Early Purple 
Vienna are both very delicate sorts, ready for use in sixty 
days after seeds are sown. 
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