Kohlrabi Dyna [Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes]

The biennial kohlrabi ‘Dyna’ is a unique, very old and fast-growing light blue kohlrabi variety. The juicy, large, hardy tubers taste mild and tender and have a long harvest period. Ideal for pre-cultivation, sowing spring-autumn, pot cultivation possible, good for mixed cultivation, harvesting cabbage leaves.

 Description 
The light blue kohlrabi ‘Dyna’ is a very old, fast-growing and unique kohlrabi variety that was very popular in Germany in the 16th century. The light blue autumn variety with light green leaf stalks is very robust and winter-hardy and is grown in many regions of the world. It also thrives in moderate summer temperatures. The flavour is mild, tender and the flesh is very juicy. The strong-growing variety has a long harvest period and grows larger than other varieties, reaching sizes like Superschmelz. 

 General information 
Plant family: Brassicaceae
Life cycle: Biennial
Days to harvest: 60 days
Plant height approx.: 35 cm
Root type: Deep rooter
Nutrient requirements: Medium
Water requirements: Medium
Winter hardiness: Up to -10°C
Location: Sunny
Soil: Permeable, humus-rich loamy soil

pH value: 6 to 7.5

 Sowing and planting information 
Germination type: Dark germinator
Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 15-20 °C
Germination time: 7-14 days
Plant and row spacing: 30x30 cm

Germination ability of seeds: 3-4 years

 Mixed culture 
Optimal mixed culture: Bean, Pea, Potato, Lettuce, Leek, Beetroot, Celery, Asparagus, Spinach, Tomato, Radish, Borage, Dill, Cucumber, Camomile, Salsify, Strawberry, Licorice, Basil, Marigold, Tagetes
Unfavorable mixed culture: Mustard, Fennel, other types of cabbage

 Sowing by climate zone 
Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Pre-cultivation from January to May or in autumn from September to November is recommended. Ideally, the plants should be planted in a sunny location. 
Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Pre-cultivation from February to May or in autumn from August to September is recommended. Ideally, the plants should be planted in a sunny location. 

 General recommendations 
Pre-cultivation with subsequent planting out with the specified plant spacing is recommended. For pre-cultivation, sow the seeds in a small bowl and allow the seedlings to grow until the first visible cabbage leaves appear, then prick out into the desired container. After pricking out, allow the seedlings to grow at moderate temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings. The seedlings should be planted in the bed from the 2nd pair of leaves after the cotyledons. 
Kohlrabi ‘Dyna’ does not tolerate waterlogging.

 Additional tips 
Evenly moist soil prevents the tubers from bursting. To prevent cabbage fly eggs from being laid, we recommend the use of vegetable protection nets. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and permeable soil with good nutrient and water storage capacity, we recommend additionally incorporating biochar and primary rock flour.

 Type of propagation 
Propagation occurs via seeds.

 Plant care 
Loosened, nutrient-rich and moist soil is essential. No fertilisation necessary.

 Other names 
Botanical names: Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
English names: Kohlrabi
German names: Kohlrabi
Portuguese names: Couve-rábano
Spanish names: Colirrábano
French names: Chou-rave

 Origin 
Country: Portugal