Variety traits

Kohlrabi storage life

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group)

The ability of the kohlrabi stem tuber to retain market quality, firmness, and flavor characteristics after harvest, depending on the ripening period of the variety.

In the reference 14 varieties crop Kohlrabi, where this is mentioned in the description.

Storage life is determined by varietal characteristics: early varieties can be stored for up to 2 weeks, mid-season for up to 1 month, and late-maturing for up to 2 months. Critical factors include the physiological state at harvest and the absence of overgrowth, as fibrous and coarse tubers lose juiciness more rapidly.

The assessment of storage life includes determining natural weight loss in percent, sensory evaluation using a 9-point scale, and laboratory analysis of chemical composition. During storage, turgor loss and damage by bacterial rots are monitored, and cold storage and modified atmosphere are used to slow down metabolic processes.

General information about the subject — on the page Keeping quality.

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Varieties of Kohlrabi mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.