Kohlrabi

Didnt know where to put this. It aint crappie so Crappie Cookin Forum didnt fit. Figgered it would be safe here since it is bipartisan kohlrabi.
:eek: I know, kinda of a sad joke anymore.

Ok, we grew it on the farm as a kid. We ate it raw or steamed it. I planted some this fall and have a beautiful, bug-free heavy stand of kohlrabi. I thinned it also soon after it came up so its a dandy crop. What do those of ya all who eat it do with it? I have been on cooks.com and also the horticultural sites but wanted feedback from good ol American kohlrabi eaters,
everyday, run-of-the-mill type stuff.
I appreciate any and all info and thank you.

Smoke it? What is it like kale or something? Heck throw in a salad and call it a day.

We just boil it a little in a butter sauce. You still goin to bring me some?

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Originally Posted by horseshoer

Didnt know where to put this. It aint crappie so Crappie Cookin Forum didnt fit. Figgered it would be safe here since it is bipartisan kohlrabi.
:eek: I know, kinda of a sad joke anymore.

Ok, we grew it on the farm as a kid. We ate it raw or steamed it. I planted some this fall and have a beautiful, bug-free heavy stand of kohlrabi. I thinned it also soon after it came up so its a dandy crop. What do those of ya all who eat it do with it? I have been on cooks.com and also the horticultural sites but wanted feedback from good ol American kohlrabi eaters,
everyday, run-of-the-mill type stuff.
I appreciate any and all info and thank you.

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I would just peel it, slice it thin, season with salt pepper and chow down.
Also might peel, slice thin then slightly moisten and microwave for about 30 seconds, check to see of they are softening up, if not just zap for another 5 seconds. Serve up and enjoy.:D:D:D
Nothing better than HOME GROWN fresh vegetables.
I envy you, being able to grow your own garden. I had a great garden when I lived in North Carolina, but now I am living in Florida and the development where I live the lots are to small for gardening.:mad::mad:

I'm still trying to figure out WTH it is. Yankee food?

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Originally Posted by backtocrappie

I'm still trying to figure out WTF it is. Yankee food?

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Originally Posted by IBNFSHN

We just boil it a little in a butter sauce. You still goin to bring me some?

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You bet! Yur the one got me thinkin about it. I cant remember how big Mom let em get but they suggest harvesting when they are about 2" dia. This will coincide with the bash perfectly. Had to look up and see when suggested optimum planting date for here was and followed it. Amazing how growing in the right time of year and not bucking mother nature grows the very best crop- this is the first yr I have planted a fall garden and used the same radish seed that I used in the spring. I had dandy radishes last spring but I got double-dandy radishes now. I stagger my plantings 2 wks for a continuous
harvest and the ones I am picking now are noticeably bigger & nicer than even the ones planted 2 wks before them.

Kinda like rubarb ,worthless but someones gotta think they can't let it go to waste! :)

I like it baked in the oven with onions,sausage,and garlic, hollow it out a little, mix onion sausage and garlic togather,cook in skillet. when done. put in the kohlrabi and bake at 350 till the kohlrabi is tender. works with trunips also.

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Originally Posted by beagle man

I like it baked in the oven with onions,sausage,and garlic, hollow it out a little, mix onion sausage and garlic togather,cook in skillet. when done. put in the kohlrabi and bake at 350 till the kohlrabi is tender. works with trunips also.

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Why am I hungry all of a sudden? ;) Sounds good!

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Why am I hungry all of a sudden? ;) Sounds good!

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Aint that the truth Bill. Thanks all for yur input everyone.
Bill, heres where they are growth-wise-
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...11-7-08006.jpg


http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...11-7-08004.jpg


About 25 ft of row. SH wants some too, should be more than enuf for anyone who wants some. How many ya want? They should be about between golf and tennis ball size. You are quite welcome to as many as you can use. Havent looked but they may well take to blanching/freezing for later use.
Dont go shy on me or the neighbors cows will end up munchin on some of em.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...11-7-08007.jpg


Got a nice stand of carrots also but still a ways to go. Theres another row right next to the kohlrabi that will no doubt benefit from the additional sun once the kohlrabi comes out.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...11-7-08008.jpg


Fall radishes sure do better maturing in the cooler weather than spring ones do in a warmer climate.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m...11-7-08001.jpg

I've enjoyed kohlrabi raw sliced thin as a lad. Now those are some dandy radishes. They don't grow them like that in the local grocery. lol
Are those radishes a bit milder than the warm climate ones? Now I'm hungry for a vegie snack. ole Mike

Horseshoer, that is one sweet garden. Brought back memories of my Grandpa Ed. Would work in his garden every night after dinner till dark, whether it needed it or not. Took me alot of years to understand why.

Those greens look great.Like it boiled ,buttered,pepper.Do you ever do a fall crop of broccoli?They kick butt in the fall.Heads the size of footballs.

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Originally Posted by beagle man

works with trunips also.

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L ove me some trunips-by the time ya add the tomatoes/garlic/sausage/salt/pepper/butter/bacon fat/onions/red wine/parmesean cheese/splash of vinegar...ya never know the trunips were in there :):)

Are those radishes a bit milder than the warm climate ones?
Thanks and yes I believe so, especially the white icicle ones. I really got an in-yo-face education in planting at the right time and season. Spring radishes do well here but this is the same seed as my spring ones were planted from and they sure do take to maturing in a cooler climate in the fall.

Took me alot of years to understand why.
Yeah, took me a while too RC. Grew up with a huge garden on the farm and it was a dreadful job to me as a kid. Age is a strange thing, ya end up coming full circle to some of the stuff you swore at one time you would never touch again. Grew popcorn on the farm & Fri nights after milking & chores, cpl hrs after supper we would watch Lawrence Welk, then Dad would get a few ears of popcorn out and we'd shell em, we'd pop it, then it was watch Mitch Miller & Guy Lombardo-entertainment apex of the week. I still like Lawrence Welk believe it or not, told the ol lady next yr think its time to grow some popcorn!

Do you ever do a fall crop of broccoli?
First time in Virginia right now but think I got it in a tad late cuz unless we have no hard freeze for another month (not likely) it will have to be babysat or let freeze. Back near Houston I had great fall broccoli. Was just talkin to a fellow VA member and he reminded me of how tight a head and how purple they get when they mature in the coolness.

Cook
That sounds killer good man.

Thanks all.

I LOVE it but can't find it in the supermarket most of the time. I like it raw, with salt (I eat cabbage and cabbage hearts that way too)... Eat a raw cabbage heart just before the in-laws come... Couple of hours and they'll leave (so will the wife) :)

Shoer, I sure do like your fall garden. It makes me sad to look at it knowing the the hurricanes ruin my timing to getting mine put in. Thanks for the pictures. I would suppose the the Kohlrabi would have a taste similar to others in the Brassica family. I love cabbage raw and turnips also raw. In fact they're all good including broccoli and cauliflower. I'm jealous.
"gene"