Konan emerges as a premium F1 hybrid kohlrabi that transforms from transplant to harvest-ready bulb in just 43 days, making it one of the fastest varieties available. This curious brassica forms crisp, sweet bulbs with a subtle apple-like hint that can be enjoyed fresh or cooked. Territorial Seed Company celebrates its rediscovery after years of unfortunate obscurity, while Johnny's positions it as their premium organic offering. Konan thrives in the cool seasons, producing tender bulbs when spaced just 1 inch apart in fertile, well-irrigated soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
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What sets Konan apart is its remarkable speed and premium quality in the F1 hybrid kohlrabi world. At just 43 days from transplant, it delivers tender, sweet bulbs with that distinctive apple-like flavor that made kohlrabi beloved before it fell into obscurity. The variety excels in tight spacing at just 1 inch apart, making it perfect for intensive growing systems. Its rapid growth in fertile, well-watered conditions produces the sweet, crisp texture that modern gardeners are rediscovering in this once-common vegetable.
Konan's crisp, mildly sweet bulbs with their hint of apple flavor work beautifully both raw and cooked, offering versatility that spans from fresh slaws and salads to roasted and steamed preparations. The tender flesh provides excellent fiber content alongside vitamins C and B6, plus essential minerals like copper, potassium, and manganese. Spring harvests deliver the most tender eating when bulbs stay under 2 to 4 inches in diameter, while fall-grown bulbs can grow larger without becoming woody or bitter.
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Start seeds 4 to 6 weeks before the anticipated transplant date, sowing 3 to 4 seeds per inch in open flats or 2 seeds per cell in cell flats, thinning to 1 plant per cell for the strongest seedlings.
Transplant outdoors when plants have 6 to 8 true leaves and nighttime temperatures remain consistently above 40°F, spacing transplants 4 to 5 inches apart for optimal bulb development.
Resume direct sowings from mid-July to mid-August for fall and winter harvests, avoiding May and June sowings that mature during hot weather and produce woody bulbs.
Harvest Konan when bulbs reach 2 to 3 inches in diameter for the most tender eating, using a clean, sharp knife to cut the root at ground level. Spring-sown kohlrabi should stay under 2 to 4 inches to avoid woodiness, while fall-grown crops can grow larger without becoming tough or bitter. For continuous harvests, plant new crops every 2 to 3 weeks throughout the growing season.
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