Brassicas

[Brian Thomson]

I bought a tray of "cauliflower" plants at a reputable supplier, however, they have grown like this, any idea what the problem is?

 

[Chuck]

I bought a tray of "cauliflower" plants at a reputable supplier, however, they have grown like this, any idea what the problem is?

That sure looks like a kohlrabi.

 

[Meadowlark]

It looks to me that the trays got mixed up and what you got was kohlrabi instead.

 

[Brian Thomson]

That sure looks like a kohlrabi.

Thanks mate, you have solved the problem, this is exactly what they are, I have never heard of them before, that garden centre got this wrong, so much for cauliflower, I have a full row of those, however they might be worth trying this year now they are growing so well.

 

[Meadowlark]

They are a bit easier to grow than cauliflower...but not as rewarding taste wise, IMO.

 

[Brian Thomson]

It looks to me that the trays got mixed up and what you got was kohlrabi instead.

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Thanks for solving this mystery, any ideas when they should be harvested?

 

[Meadowlark]

Generally, about two months...harvest when 2-3 inches kind of tennis ball size...bigger is not better.