I’m fairly new to kohlrabi. I don’t know what took me so long to start growing this brassica, because I love it! Kohlrabi reminds me of the stem of broccoli, only crisper, more refreshing, and a bit milder. I used a recent harvest to make this delicious kohlrabi slaw with probiotics. Seriously, I can’t get enough of this!
How to Grow Kohlrabi
Start kohlrabi seeds indoors 6 weeks before the last frost for your area, harden them off, and then transplant them to a sunny spot in the garden, spacing them about 12″ apart. For a fall crop, direct sow the seeds in the garden 90 before your average frost date.
When the bulb reaches 3″ in diameter, harvest the kohlrabi by cutting just above the soil.
Using Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is delicious raw, and can also be roasted, or cooked like potatoes. It can even be mashed.
And Small Footprint Family has a great recipe for Kohlrabi Jicama Salad.
Kohlrabi Slaw with Probiotic Options
Ingredients
- 3 cups peeled and shredded kohlrabi
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/8 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/8 cup sour cream preferably cultured
- 1 1/2 teaspoon mustard preferably lacto-fermented
- 1 1/2 tablespoon horseradish preferably lacto-fermented
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and refrigerate at least an hour before serving.
Notes
What great ways have you found to use kohlrabi?
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Rosalyn says
This sounds super yummy. I just got two kohlrabi in my veggie box yesterday and was wondering what to do with it! I don’t have any horseradish though. I’m sure it will change the taste, but do you think that the recipe would still be good without it? Judging by the ingredients, I would think so. I hope you are keeping well and that your garden is bringing you joy! I am garden-less this summer, we’re trying to sell our home and I am very round and hot so opted out for this year. Very hopeful for next year though! xo
Susan Vinskofski says
Hi Rosalyn, I think it will be just fine without the horseradish. Round? Congratulations!!! Hope your home sells quickly.
Kristel Wiesner says
The first time I layed my eyes on kohlrabi was in college when my farm girl roommate brought some back to our apartment from their farm. At the time I thought it looked very strange and I wasn’t about to taste it. I’ve still never tried it and it’s about time I did! You inspired me. I’ll look for it at the farmer’s market.
Susan Vinskofski says
Hi Kristel!!! I was quite surprised by it. The first time I had it was at a friend’s and she cooked it like mashed potatoes and it was yummy. But I think I like it raw even more.