NLJanuary2017

Kohlrabi--Something Old and Something New
Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great., ordered kohlrabi to be grown in the royal gardens.  As the vegetable spread throughout Europe, it was called by its German name, "Kohl" meaning cabbage and "Rabi" meaning turnip--cabbage turnip. 
 
A European botanist described kohlrabi during the 16th century. During this time, the plant became familiar to the countries of England, Italy, Germany, Spain, Tripoli, and the Mediterranean, having first been grown in a larger scale in Ireland in 1734, in the United States in 1806, and in England in 1837.

As a cool weather crop, kohlrabi is hardy and easy to  grow. The most common advice to growers is not to grow too much all at once, because at harvest time, its strong, sweet flavor reminds harvesters that a little will go a long way. With this tip, the use of Kohlrabi Kale Salad can be extended by serving it cold by itself,  then as a flavor ingredient in a green salad, and finally as a hot companion to rice.
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