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Purple Vienna kohlrabi

vegetable variety in zone 5b

Purple Vienna kohlrabi in zone 5b

Purple Vienna · Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes

Zone
5b -15°F to -10°F
Growing season
165 days
Days to harvest
50 to 65

The verdict

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About Purple Vienna

Sweet, crisp, mild brassica notes; deep purple skin with white flesh. Fresh, slaw, roasting. Ornamental and productive heritage variety.

Critical timing for zone 5b

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Common challenges in zone 5b

  • Plum curculio
  • Codling moth
  • Cedar-apple rust

Modified care for zone 5b

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Purple Vienna in adjacent zones

Other kohlrabi varieties for zone 5b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Purple Vienna kohlrabi grow in zone 5b?

Yes. Purple Vienna is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 5b.

Image: "Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes Oktober 2011", by 4028mdk09, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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