Beas Kohlrabi is an F1 hybrid that brings this nearly-forgotten brassica back into the spotlight with pure white, crisp bulbs ready to harvest in just 42 days from transplant. Once a common vegetable that had faded from gardeners' awareness, this variety thrives in hardiness zones 3-10 and produces tender, mildly sweet globes with a subtle apple-like hint. The rapid growth characteristic of modern breeding means you'll go from seedling to harvest-sized bulb (2-3 inches diameter) quickly, with the bonus of needing minimal space in the garden.
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The speed is remarkable: 42 days from transplant to a crisp, edible bulb packed with fiber and vitamins C and B6. Beas grows in a tight, compact form that fits easily into small spaces, and its pure white color makes it visually distinctive among kohlrabi varieties. The mild, slightly sweet flavor with that distinctive apple undertone works equally well raw in slaws or cooked, giving you flexibility in the kitchen without the woodiness that plagues larger specimens.
Beas Kohlrabi shines both raw and cooked. The tender, crisp bulb is excellent sliced thin for slaws and salads, where its subtle sweetness and apple-like undertone add freshness without dominating. Roasted, steamed, or stir-fried, the mild flavor and firm texture make it a versatile addition to any vegetable dish, and the nutrient density (vitamins C and B6, copper, potassium, and manganese) makes it as wholesome as it is delicious.
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Sow 2 seeds per cell (or 3-4 seeds per inch in open flats) in a warm seedbed, maintaining germination temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Thin to one strong seedling per cell. Start seeds 4-6 weeks before your transplant date to ensure vigorous transplants ready for the field.
Transplant seedlings outdoors when they reach the right size, spacing them 4-5 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Plant in early spring (for summer harvest) or mid to late summer (for fall harvest) when soil is workable and night temperatures are trending cooler. Avoid May and June sowings, which can lead to bolting or poor quality bulbs due to heat stress.
Harvest Beas Kohlrabi when the bulbs reach 2-3 inches in diameter for the crispest, most tender texture and sweetest flavor. Use a clean, sharp knife to cut the root off at ground level, removing any attached leaves before storage. Spring-sown kohlrabi should be harvested at the smaller end of the size range, as rapid warm-season growth can make larger bulbs woody and bitter. Fall-grown kohlrabi is more forgiving and can safely reach the larger end of the harvest window without losing quality.
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“Kohlrabi, belonging to the Gongylodes Group of Brassica oleracea, was once a staple of gardens across the Northern Hemisphere before falling into obscurity. Beas Kohlrabi represents the modern effort to bring this curious brassica back from agricultural obscurity. As an F1 hybrid, it combines selected parent lines to achieve the speed, uniformity, and tender quality that make it more appealing to contemporary gardeners than older, slower-maturing open-pollinated varieties.”