Kohlrabi | White Vienna

Grow crisp, tender, and uniquely sweet bulbs of Early White Vienna kohlrabi right in your home garden. This classic heirloom variety is a cherished garden favorite, prized for its pale, creamy-green, globe-shaped bulbs, crisp white flesh, and mild, refreshing flavor that tastes like a delicate fusion of sweet apple and mild cabbage.

Rapid-growing and dependable, Early White Vienna matures quickly to deliver heavy yields of tender 2- to 3-inch bulbs throughout the cool spring and autumn seasons. Its compact growth habit makes it an ideal crop for raised beds, container gardens, and small vegetable patches across Canada, offering a delightful crunch when eaten fresh, shredded into slaws, or roasted.

Why Grow Early White Vienna Kohlrabi?

• Classic heirloom producing tender, pale green bulbs with crisp, snow-white flesh
• Mild, sweet, and nutty flavor with no bitter bite
• Fast-maturing cool-season crop—harvest in as little as 50–60 days
• Both the crisp bulbs and tender green leaves are edible and delicious
• Outstanding cold hardiness for spring and autumn Canadian harvests
• Approximately 50–60 days to maturity
• Grows best in full sun
• Open-pollinated heirloom variety
• Approximately 100 seeds per packet

How to Grow Early White Vienna Kohlrabi from Seed

Direct sow kohlrabi seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or start indoors 4–5 weeks prior to your last spring frost date. For an extended autumn harvest, sow again in mid-to-late summer.

Sow seeds approximately 6 mm (1/4 inch) deep and 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart in rows spaced 30 cm (12 inches) apart. Thin emerging seedlings to a final spacing of 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart to allow space for bulb formation.

Choose a full sun location with fertile, moist, and well-draining soil. Water consistently and deeply to keep the soil evenly moist; steady moisture ensures bulbs stay tender, sweet, and crisp without turning woody.

Harvest when bulbs reach 5–8 cm (2 to 3 inches) in diameter by cutting the stem just below the base of the bulb.

Growing Kohlrabi in Canada

Early White Vienna kohlrabi is exceptionally well-suited to Canadian growing conditions, thriving in the cool, crisp weather of spring and late fall across all growing zones.

Planting continuous successional sowings every two weeks from early spring to midsummer guarantees a steady supply of crisp, sweet kohlrabi all season long.

For detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our How To Grow Kohlrabi in Canada | Complete Guide.

Early White Vienna Kohlrabi Growing Information

Feature	Detail
Botanical Name	Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Common Name	Kohlrabi (Early White Vienna)
Plant Type	Annual cool-season brassica crop
Sun Requirements	Full sun
Days to Maturity	Approximately 50–60 days
Seed Count	Approximately 100 seeds
Pollination Type	Open-pollinated heirloom variety
Best Uses	Fresh slicing, garden slaws, roasting, stir-fries, and vegetable dips

Grow Your Own Early White Vienna Kohlrabi

There is nothing quite like pulling crisp, sweet kohlrabi bulbs fresh from your garden plot. With its rapid growth, juicy tender texture, and versatile kitchen uses, Early White Vienna kohlrabi is a rewarding and essential addition to your Canadian vegetable garden.

Start your seeds this season and enjoy a fast, delicious harvest of homegrown kohlrabi!