{"product_id":"kohl-rabi-gigante-1777","title":"Kohl Rabi Gigante Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrassica oleracea var. gongylodes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGigante, also known as Super Schmelz, is an extraordinary Swiss Kohl Rabi capable of producing enormous pale green swollen stems weighing several kilograms, with exceptional specimens reaching up to 9 kg. Unlike many kohl rabi varieties, it remains remarkably tender as it grows, resisting the fibrousness and woodiness normally associated with oversized stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite often being described as a root vegetable, the rounded edible “bulb” of kohl rabi actually forms from the \u003cstrong\u003eswollen stem above ground\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beneath its light green skin, Gigante has crisp white flesh with a mild, sweet flavour somewhere between cabbage, broccoli stem and turnip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung stems can be harvested from around 5–6 cm across for particularly tender eating, although one of the great advantages of Gigante is its ability to remain tender at much larger sizes. Peel and slice or grate the crisp flesh into salads and slaws, roast it, steam it, add it to soups and stews or cook it much like turnip. The young leaves are also edible and can be cooked like kale or other leafy brassicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKohl rabi is a relatively recent development compared with ancient leafy brassicas, selected specifically for its enlarged edible stem. Gigante takes this characteristic to an extreme while retaining excellent eating quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants grow best in rich, fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Steady growth is important for producing the sweetest and most tender stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 250–350 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 120 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to late summer and autumn\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow approximately 5–10 mm deep directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Keep consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 30–45 cm apart to allow the unusually large swollen stems room to develop. Plant in full sun in rich, well-drained soil and maintain regular moisture throughout growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest young from approximately 5–6 cm across for exceptionally tender stems, or allow plants to continue developing to their impressive mature size. Unlike many kohl rabi varieties, Gigante remains tender and resists becoming woody even when allowed to grow very large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf saving seed, Gigante can cross-pollinate with other \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e crops flowering at the same time, including other kohl rabi, kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, so adequate isolation is required to maintain the variety true to type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity: approximately 54–70 days for young stems, with longer required to reach giant sizes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375902576858,"sku":"prefix_681c1f733de7d9.08296733","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2g","offer_id":46375902609626,"sku":"prefix_681c1f733de843.98458218","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_KohlRabi_Gigante.jpg?v=1771546328","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/kohl-rabi-gigante-1777","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}