KNOL KHOL DESCRIPTION
Knol khol (kohlrabi) belongs to the
same family as cabbage and cauliflower. It produces small-sized about 1-3
inches knol khol that is fully edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The taste
and texture of knol khol are similar to broccoli and cabbage but it is milder
and sweeter. You can easily grow your own kohlrabi plant with our simple guide
tips. Buy the Best quality Knol Khol (kohlrabi) F1 Hybrid Seeds Online at the
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About
this item
- Number of Knol Khol Seeds (Ganth Gobhi ke bij): 100
Seeds
- Sowing season: September to December (Winter season)
- Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 inches deep in a
Container, or Pots.
- Germination Time: 7 to 14 days from sowing
- Germination temperature: 15-30°C
- Harvesting: 45 to 60 days from planting
What
size grow bag is best for Knol khol or kohlrabi?
Knol
Khol Growing Season In India
Knol khol is a cool-season vegetable
and it cannot withstand a hot climate. The best time to sow the knol khol seeds
are winter (September to December), and spring (February to March).
How
To Grow Knol Khol In Pots
You can sow the knol khol seeds
direct in pots or grow bags
(Also, you can start in a seedling tray
with potting mix or coco peat
and transplant them into larger pots after the seeds germinate as the plant
needs more space to grow). You can plant the knol khol in cool weather either
indoors or outdoors and the best soil temperature is 15 to 30°C for the seeds
to germinate as quickly as possible. Knol khol needs a high temperature during
its early stage otherwise the plant will start bolting.
Knol
khol (kohlrabi) F1 Hybrid Seeds Sowing Method
Start to sow knol khol seeds about
0.5 inches deep in the soil and about 3 inches apart from each seed. Add water
to the soil of the seeded pot and maintain moisture. Knol khol seeds will take
1-2 weeks to germinate, so wait for the seeds to germinate.
Best
fertilizer For Knol Khol
Add a high nitrogen fertilizer or
any organic fertilizers like vermicompost,
cow manure, peat moss, etc. every few weeks to the knol khol plants.
Knol
Khol Plant Care Tips
Soil – knol khol prefers sandy loam to clay loam soil with PH
levels of 5.5 to 7.0.
Temperature– knol khol grows best in cool temperatures ranging from 15
to 25°C.
Sunlight – You can give full or partial sunlight. Knol khol needs at
least 6-8 hours of full light in a day for better growth.
Water – Knol Khol needs medium water and moist soil; water should be
done when the soil feels dry and avoid overwatering.
Common pests and diseases – Cutworms, cabbage loopers, and imported cabbage worms
these pests feed on the outside of the leaves. And some diseases that infect
the knol khol plant are Clubroot, downy mildew powdery mildew. To be free from
these pests, take care of your knol khol plants and use organic pesticides Neem oil.
Harvesting
Of Knol Khol
- Within 45 to 60 days, knol khol will be ready to
harvest.
- Cut the knol khol when the tubes are about 2-3 inches
in diameter.
- Harvest the knol khol with a sharp scissor or knife.
Knol
Khol Special Features
- Common name – Kohlrabi, Turnip-rooted cabbage, Stem
turnip, Turnip cabbage, German turnip, and Ganth Gobi ((गांठ गोभी)
- Scientific name – Brassica oleracea
- Height – 7 to 11 inches
- Level of growing – Easy
FAQ
In
which season Knol Khol is grown?
Knol khol is a cool-weather crop and
cannot survive in a hot climate; winter and spring is the best season to grow
the knol khol plant.
How
long does it take for kohlrabi to mature?
Most varieties of knol khol take 45
to 60 days from seed sowing.
Does
kohlrabi need full sun?
Knol khol needs 6-8 hours of sunlight
but it can also tolerate partial shade.
Why
is my kohlrabi not forming bulbs?
Knol khol does not form bulbs when
plants are planted too close to each other or in the case of poor growing
conditions and nutrient deficiencies.
Is
Knol Khol leaves edible?
Yes, knol khol leaves are fully
edible.
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purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on
climate, age, height, etc.
