DELIVERY INFO
We are proud to offer free delivery on many products within our service area of the Kootenay-Boundary region of British Columbia. Seeds are a $5 flat rate delivery charge.
NOTE:Tree & Plant orders placed in the winter months are delivered in May or available to pick up on or after April 30th during open hours. Seed orders ship within 1 to 2 weeks from the date the order is finalized or you can select your preferred date. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. Processing times may vary based on product availability.
Product Details
Konstance Kohlrabi is a striking purple variety that brings bold color and crisp, sweet flavor to your garden. The bulbs are round and smooth, with tender, mildly sweet flesh that’s perfect for snacking raw, slicing into salads, or roasting for a caramelized treat. The plants are compact yet vigorous, with upright foliage that keeps the bulbs easy to access and harvest. Maturing in roughly 55 days, Konstance is also resilient, and the leaves are edible too, offering extra versatility in the kitchen. Whether grown in beds or containers, this purple kohlrabi delivers reliable harvests and a visually stunning, flavorful crop every season.
Konstance Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)
Purple-skinned kohlrabi producing smooth, uniform bulbs with tender, crisp flesh — great fresh, in salads, or roasted. Compact, container-friendly plants stay tidy and easy to harvest.
| Days to Maturity | ~55 days |
| Plant Size | Compact, roughly 12–18" tall and 12–18" wide |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Start Indoors | Sow 4–6 weeks before last frost. Transplant when seedlings are sturdy and soil is workable. |
| Direct Sow | Sow directly into garden or container as soon as soil can be worked |
| Seed Depth / Germination | Sow ¼–½" deep. Germinates in 5–10 days under moderate warmth (60–75°F / 16–24°C) |
| Spacing | Space plants 6–8" apart in rows 12–18" apart (or container-sized spacing) |
| Soil & Water | Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Keep evenly moist; mulch if desired. |
| Special Traits | Purple bulb with crisp, tender flesh; compact habit suitable for containers or small gardens; edible leaves offer extra yield. |
| Flavor & Uses | Mild, sweet, crisp — great raw in salads or slaws, or roasted for deeper flavor. Leaves also edible for greens. |
| Harvest | Harvest when bulbs are 2–3" across — enjoy immediately or store in cool, moist conditions. |