Kohlrabi, << kohl RAH bee or KOHL `rah` bee, >> is a garden vegetable grown for its large, edible stem. The top of the stem is shaped like a bulb and grows just above the ground. The flesh inside this bulb is often eaten raw in salads. It may also be steamed, boiled, or baked. The bulb looks and tastes somewhat like a turnip, though it is sweeter and more delicate. Kohlrabi is closely related to cabbage.
Most varieties of kohlrabi are light green, though some are purple. The leaves grow on thin stalks from the bulblike part of the stem. When they are young and tender, the leaves may be eaten as greens. Kohlrabi is a good source of vitamin C. It grows best at temperatures between 60 and 65 °F (16 and 18 °C) and matures in 50 to 60 days. Kohlrabi should be picked when the bulb is 2 to 3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters) in diameter.
