We were looking for a vegetable to plant that would be unique and had some history to it. Again, we found the seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds I was given a Bible lesson one day from a farmer about how Kholrabi (coal-raby) was used in ancient times to help with fertility issues, also learning that they are part of the Brassica family and grow in good soil same as turnips. Since we have such luck with turnips we decided to try some Kholrabi too. The purple variety is beautiful when grown, they grow above the ground instead of below the ground like turnips, so they add vibrant color to all of the green in our garden. They really are a great conversation vegetable too, as most people we encounter don't know or have never heard of them, it never hurts to "introduce" something new to someone they just might love new veggies because of you.
Today was the first day we had any ready to pick for dinner. They have a similar texture to turnips, except the outside is a little more fibrous and tough so I only ate the inside. It probably has an acquired taste and if your not a vegetable lover may seem a bit strange. I however, loved them, kind of a cross between an artichoke heart, a turnip and the taste of cooked cabbage. I think we'll let the next few get a bit bigger before we pick them and might find the texture changes a bit.
Ella liked them too, and while they were steaming away in the trusty old steamer we went out and fed her two rabbits the top greens. Always great when the rabbits score some fresh produce too :)
Our little garden proves wonderful yet another night. We should be a few days away from some sweet corn, and tomorrow morning we need to go check on our peas, I forget about those little fellas growing up the fence...
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