Kohl Rabi Ballot F1

Juicy, sweet and crunchy Kohl Rabi Ballot F1 is delightful.  Slice into salads, stir fry or roast: they are really versatile. The white flesh is hidden under the mauve skin with the bulbs growing just above the ground.  It takes 8-9 weeks from sowing to harvest and is at its best in spring and autumn. You autumn crop will take you late into the season, a sprinkling of snow will not upset them.  And the top growth can also be eaten.  Plenty to enjoy from this crop.

SOW: although kohl rabi can be sown throughout the spring and summer Ballot prefers cooler growing conditions and does particularly well sown from late February to the end of May and again in July and August.  Direct sowing is best, 10mm depth.

GROW:   space at 10-20cm, we find Ballot to be a trouble-free crop as they are drought tolerant and resistant to pests and diseases.

ENJOY: for the best flavour eat them fresh. Cook the bulb, boil or steam, and serve with a sauce or try them stuffed.  Kohl Rabi can also be grated raw into a salad.  Kohl Rabi bulbs can be scrubbed and roasted whole or cut them into chunks to go in stews.