Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 2-3 weeks
Crisper Drawer
- Remove greens greens draw moisture; store separately
- Don't wash until ready to use
- Store in high humidity crisper
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Longest Storage maximizes storage duration, but requires more effort or special equipment 3-4 weeks
Water Storage
- Remove greens
- Wash kohlrabi
- Submerge in cold water in airtight container
- Change water every few days
- Store in refrigerator
Freezing freezing method 10-12 months
Frozen
- Peel and slice or dice
- Blanch in boiling water 2-3 minutes
- Cool in ice bath, drain well
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for cooked dishes
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
If limp, soak in ice water for 30 minutes.
Fun Facts
- Kohlrabi is the same species as cabbage and broccoli; the edible part is the swollen stem, not a root.
- The name means "cabbage turnip" in German; it can be green or purple on the outside.