Kohlrabi Lanro [Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes]
Kohlrabi Lanro [Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes]
The biennial kohlrabi ‘Lanro’ is a fast-growing cabbage variety for the whole outdoor session. Winter-hardy and heat-tolerant tubers weighing approx. 700g, slightly sweet, juicy and nutty. Short cultivation time without becoming woody. Ideal for pre-cultivation, sowing spring-summer-autumn, pot cultivation possible, good for mixed cultivation, harvesting cabbage leaves.
Description
Kohlrabi ‘Lanro’ is a biennial, historical and fast-growing outdoor variety from Germany. The robust white-green variety forms flat-round tubers that do not become woody. The winter-hardy and heat-tolerant kohlrabi develops robust plants and has a very long harvest period. Suitable for year-round cultivation in Europe. The tubers reach a weight of approx. 700g and are slightly sweet, juicy and nutty. Due to the short cultivation period of only 60 days, it is ideal for self-sufficiency and mixed cultivation.
General information
Plant family: Brassicaceae
Life cycle: Biennial
Days to harvest: 60 days
Plant height approx.: 35 cm
Root type: Deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: Medium
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to -10°C
Location: Sunny
Soil: Permeable, loamy, humus
pH value: 6 to 7.5
Sowing and planting information
Germination type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 15-20 °C
Germination time: 7-14 days
Plant and row spacing: 25x25 cm
Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years
Mixed culture
Optimal mixed culture: Bean, Pea, Potato, Lettuce, Leek, Beetroot, Celery, Asparagus, Spinach, Tomato, Radish, Borage, Dill, Cucumber, Camomile, Salsify, Strawberry, Licorice, Basil, Marigold, Tagetes
Unfavorable mixed culture: Mustard, Fennel, other types of cabbage
Sowing by climate zone
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Pre-cultivation from January to November is recommended. Ideally, the plants should be planted in a sunny location.
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Pre-cultivation from February to September is recommended. Ideally, the plants should be planted in a sunny location.
General recommendations
Pre-cultivation with subsequent planting out with the specified plant spacing is recommended. For pre-cultivation, sow the seeds in a small bowl and allow the seedlings to grow until the first visible cabbage leaves appear, then prick out into the desired container. After pricking out, allow the seedlings to grow at moderate temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings. The seedlings should be planted in the bed from the 2nd pair of leaves after the cotyledons.
Kohlrabi ‘Lanro’ ideally prefers a soil that is moist, well-drained, nutrient-rich and contains humus and loam. Does not tolerate waterlogging.
Additional tips
Evenly moist soil prevents the tubers from bursting. To prevent cabbage fly eggs from being laid, we recommend the use of vegetable protection nets. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, we recommend additionally incorporating biochar and primary rock flour.
Type of propagation
Propagation occurs via seeds.
Plant care
Loosened, nutrient-rich and moist soil is essential. No fertilisation necessary.
Other names
Botanical names: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
English names: Kohlrabi
German names: Kohlrabi
Portuguese names: Couve-rábano
Spanish names: Colirrábano
French names: Chou-rave
Origin
Country: Portugal
Sustainability - Open-pollinated and reproducible seeds Quality - High germination rate and high-yielding healthy plants Quality controls - seeds are checked for germination at regular intervals