Red Kohl Rabi Kolibri F1 Seeds
Red Kohl Rabi Kolibri F1 is one of the finest purple kohl rabi varieties available, producing beautifully rounded bulbs with vibrant purple skin and crisp, succulent white flesh. This premium F1 hybrid has earned the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit for its exceptional garden performance, reliability and superb eating quality. Fast growing and easy to cultivate, it is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a productive brassica that is both attractive and delicious.
Unlike many older varieties, Kolibri F1 produces exceptionally smooth, uniform bulbs that remain tender and virtually free from bitterness, even if allowed to grow beyond the traditional golf ball size. Ready to harvest in as little as 8 weeksfrom sowing, the bulbs have a mild, sweet flavour somewhere between broccoli stems and young turnips, making them extremely versatile in the kitchen. They are delicious sliced raw into salads and coleslaws, grated into slaws, roasted with other vegetables, steamed, stir-fried or added to soups and casseroles. The attractive purple skin also provides excellent visual appeal on the vegetable plot and dinner plate. Plants remain compact, making them particularly suitable for smaller gardens, raised beds and intensive vegetable production.
Sowing & Propagation
Sow seeds from March to July in modules, seed trays or directly outdoors once soil temperatures have reached at least 10°C. Sow seeds approximately 1 to 1.5 cm deep in a fine seed compost or prepared soil and keep evenly moist during germination, which normally takes 7 to 14 days.
When seedlings have developed several true leaves, transplant to their final growing position, spacing plants 15 to 30 cm apart with 30 cm between rows depending on the size of bulbs required. Avoid disturbing roots unnecessarily to encourage rapid establishment.
Growing On
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Incorporate plenty of well-rotted compost before planting and water regularly to maintain steady growth. Consistent moisture is essential for producing smooth, tender bulbs with the finest texture.
Protect young plants from cabbage root fly, pigeons and cabbage white butterflies using horticultural fleece or insect-proof netting where necessary. Keep the crop free from weeds and harvest promptly for the very best flavour, although Kolibri F1 remains tender longer than many traditional varieties.
Harvesting
Harvest from May through October, depending on sowing date. The bulbs are at their sweetest when harvested between golf ball and tennis ball size, although they retain their crisp texture even when slightly larger. Cut the swollen stem cleanly at ground level and remove the leaves before use. Young leaves can also be cooked like spinach.
Key Features
- Premium F1 hybrid
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Attractive smooth purple bulbs
- Crisp white flesh
- Sweet, mild flavour
- Quick to mature in around 8 weeks
- Slow to become woody
- Compact, vigorous plants
- Excellent eaten raw or cooked
- Ideal for gardens, allotments and raised beds
Red Kohl Rabi Kolibri F1 is an outstanding variety for gardeners wanting fast, reliable harvests of attractive purple bulbs with exceptional flavour. Its rapid maturity, excellent texture and dependable garden performance make it one of the very best kohl rabi varieties for growing in the UK
Quantity. 40 Seeds. Usually more
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