Smooth, uniform, and remarkably tender, Trero Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) offers gardeners an exceptional cool-season crop that performs beautifully in both spring and fall plantings. This reliable hybrid stands out for its ability to mature early while maintaining a refined sweetness and crisp texture, even as bulbs grow to generous market size. Gardeners who appreciate dependable germination and steady growth will find Trero especially rewardingits compact plants develop clean, pale-green bulbs that rise neatly above the soil surface, making them easy to monitor, harvest, and prepare.
What truly sets Trero apart is its consistency. Each plant produces a nearly identical bulb, smooth-skinned and globe-shaped, with a delicate, juicy interior that resists becoming tough or fibrous. Even in fluctuating cool-season conditions, Trero maintains its tenderness and mild flavor, giving growers confidence when succession planting for continuous harvests. The bulbs slice beautifully for fresh eating, adding a refreshing crunch to salads and slaws, but they also shine when roasted, sauted, spiralized, or added to soups. This versatility makes Trero a favorite among home cooks and market customers alikea vegetable that bridges the gap between familiar and gourmet with ease.
Gardeners appreciate its sturdy tops and compact footprint, which allow for efficient bed planning in tight garden spaces or high-density plantings. With full sun, fertile soil, and consistent moisture, Trero produces vigorous top growth that supports rapid bulb development. Its leaves remain tender and edible, providing greens that can be cooked like kale or collardsan added benefit for growers seeking to maximize yield from every plant. Whether you’re cultivating a small backyard patch or managing multiple successions for CSA shares, Trero brings reliability, beauty, and excellent flavor to every harvest cycle.
Product Features
- Days to Maturity: 4555 days
- Growth Habit: Compact, upright plants
- Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, delicately crisp
- Best Harvest Size: 2.53″ diameter bulbs
- Ideal Seasons: Early spring and fall plantings
- Attributes: Excellent uniformity; slow to toughen; smooth, attractive skins
Did You Know?
Kohlrabi looks like a root vegetable, but the bulb is actually a swollen stem that develops above the soil line. Its name comes from the German words kohl (cabbage) and rbe (turnip), a nod to its sweet cabbage-like flavor and turnip-like crunch. Both the bulb and the leaves are edible, providing two distinct harvests from each plant. The bulbs offer crisp, juicy texture for raw or cooked dishes, while the young leaves can be sauted, steamed, or added to soups just like collard greens or kale.
Want to learn more? Our How to Grow Tender, Flavorful Kohlrabi Every Time blog post dives deeper into this topic with helpful tips and growing insights you may enjoy.
