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Kohlrabi is cousin to cabbage and broccoli. The best time to grow this great tasting vegetable is in the cooler months in the autumn following plants that can only grow when the temperatures are hot. Here is how you can successfully grow kohlrabi in your home vegetable garden.It is not recommended that you sow your kohlrabi seeds indoors due to the fact they germinate better in cooler temperatures that are more than likely readily available outdoors during the autumn months. Therefore sow your seeds in your garden no deeper than 1/2" and space them out at least eight inches.For an optimal growing environment make sure you test the pH level of your soil. Kohlrabi likes the soil to be neutral or as close to neutral as you can get. 6.0 - 7.0 would be ideal.For an optimal growing environment make sure you test the pH level of your soil. Kohlrabi likes the soil to be neutral or as close to neutral as you can get. 6.0 - 7.0 would be ideal. You can pick up a soil testing kit from Home Depot or Lowes or any garden center for just a few bucks.Kohlrabi yields best in full sun but there .. more »

Gardening has been said to help in relieving stress, and now it's even easier and more convenient to enjoy this pastime if you choose hydroponic gardening for growing your plants. Hydroponics is a technique for growing vegetables and other plants using nutrient-enriched water rather than soil. There are lots of advantages to this method, and these days many people prefer it over traditional soil-based gardening.Growing vegetables in this kind of setup is much faster compared to those that are grown with soil. The plants are oftentimes healthier, as well. This is because the nutrients in the water are more accessible to the roots of the plant. Soil actually slows down the process. When you add fertilizer and water to the soil, it takes time before the roots are able to absorb them.As well, there's almost no need for pesticides in soil-less gardening. This is because the breeding ground for most pests is usually in the soil. Soil also encourages the growth of fungi, another factor that gives the advantage to hydroponics when it comes to healthy plants.Working with soil rather than water is also more complicated when it comes to growing vegetables. You need to assess the type of soil .. more »