Type
purple, heirloom
Kohlrabi variety
Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi
This purple-skinned counterpart to White Vienna is equally popular with home gardeners. Flesh is pale and crisp, with attractive color in the garden.
Days to maturity
55-65
Best for
colorful harvests, fresh slicing
About Early Purple Vienna
Early Purple Vienna is the purple-skinned counterpart to White Vienna, with similar mild flavor and crisp, white interior. The color is attractive in the garden and market basket, but eating quality depends on young harvest just like other early kohlrabi.
Growing Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi
Do not wait for oversized bulbs, because even good strains are best when still relatively small and tender. Cool-season growth gives the cleanest texture, and regular watering prevents the bulbs from turning fibrous.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all kohlrabi, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.