Market Farming

["Shoemaker, William H" <wshoemak AT illinois.edu>]

I planted Kossack this Spring and saw similar problems, but I counted it as stress-related from our severe drought and heat, which started early this year. Its the only time I've planted it, so I can only assume the conditions caused it. Heat and drought can be tough on cool-season crops.

 

Bill

William H. Shoemaker,

Northern Illinois Viticulturist - IGGVA

Illinois Grape Growers and Vinters Association

wshoemak AT illinois.edu

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From: market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org [market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] on behalf of Andy Fellenz [artisanfarms AT gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 8:39 AM
To: Market Farming
Subject: [Market-farming] Kohlrabi Cracking

Hi,

I am growing Kossack Kohlrabi for the first time and am encountering cracking in all sizes of the kohlrabi. Some is cracked in the field and some cracks when the stems are trimmed off.  The other varieities of kohlrabi I've grown, mainly Kolibri, have never cracked.  Has anyone else seen cracking in their kohlrabi?  Are some varieties more susceptible?

Andy