Delicacy White

Family: Brassicaceae Vegetable

Delicacy White brings a crisp, water-chilled sweetness to the garden—an inviting, milky-white kohlrabi with a smooth, satiny skin and a tender, juicy bite.

At maturity around 55 days, the globe forms cleanly above the soil line, offering a delicate texture that shines in fresh salads and quick pickles, as well as in creamy sauces where its mild flavor stays bright and refined.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Upright

Botanical illustration of Delicacy White

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 28th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 18th
Harvest Begins	Jun 12th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	45
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Delicacy White kohlrabi eats like a chilled bite of sweetness—crisp, juicy, and surprisingly refined for a brassica. Slice it thin or pickle it fast so the skin stays satiny and the flavor stays clean, not cabbagey.

Best Uses

thin ribbons or cubes in cold salads where it stays snappy
quick pickles for a clean, sweet-tang crunch
light steaming/saute and then dressed with butter or olive oil
blended into a smooth, creamy sauce that won’t taste sulfur-forward

Flavor Profile

water-chilled sweetness crisp, juicy snap mild, milky brassica character tender, satiny bite when cooked quickly

Kitchen Pairings

lemon mustard butter olive oil white pepper parmesan

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I manage clubroot in Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes (turnip/cabbage-type kohlrabi) if my plants start forming swollen roots and wilting?

Clubroot (often indicated by pale, swollen, distorted roots and sudden wilting) is common in Brassicaceae soils. Remove affected plants and don’t replant brassicas in the same bed for several years; amend with fresh compost and keep soil from staying waterlogged. If you have a history of clubroot, use raised beds and keep soil pH toward neutral/limed conditions (test first) to reduce disease pressure.

How often should I water Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes during the main growth phase for good bulb development?

Water consistently so the soil stays evenly moist but not soggy, especially once the stem “bulb” starts swelling (about mid-season). In typical home gardens, that’s often around 1 inch of water per week total, split into 1–2 sessions to avoid drying out between waterings. If the soil dries then is soaked suddenly, the bulb can become woody or develop uneven texture.

When is Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes ready to harvest for the best texture and flavor?

Harvest at about 55 days from sowing/typical maturity, when the stem bulb is firm and reaches roughly golf-ball to tennis-ball size. A good cue is that the skin looks tight and smooth with no cracking, and you can pierce it lightly with a fingernail. If bulbs get much larger past prime size, they tend to turn fibrous and more pungent.