Kohlrabi Vegetable: What It Is, How to Grow It, and Why You Should Try It

Kohlrabi Vegetable

A few years ago, a new gardener in our community plot stared at her neighbor’s raised bed with complete confusion. “What on earth is that?” she asked, pointing at what looked like little green aliens sprouting from the soil. Her neighbor laughed. “That’s kohlrabi. Best vegetable you’ve never heard of.” The new gardener wasn’t alone. … Read more

Brassica Vegetables: Complete Guide to Cruciferous Crops

Brassica vegetables

Three years ago, I watched my neighbor Marcus stare at his garden bed in complete confusion. He’d planted broccoli, cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts—all in the same raised bed. When I asked why he grouped them together, he shrugged and said, “They’re all different vegetables. Seemed fine.” By late spring, his entire bed was covered … Read more