Vegetable
Kolibri
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Kolibri is a purple hybrid kohlrabi bred for uniformity, slow woodiness, and attractive deep colour—popular with commercial growers and CSA boxes. Bulbs stay tender longer than some heirlooms if harvest slips. Flesh is white, juicy, and mild. Use as premium purple kohlrabi for raw and cooked plates. Hybrid reliability is the selling point. Excellent sliced thin on vegetable boards.
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Preparations
CSA Box StarQuick SauteRoastSlawVeg Board Slice
Traits
Commercial CSADeep PurpleHybridJuicy MildPurple HybridSlow To WoodyUniformUniform Tender
History
NL
European hybrid programmes released Kolibri-type purple kohlrabi for markets.
CSAs and specialty grocers favoured Kolibri for shelf life and colour.
Kolibri became a frequent named hybrid in grower catalogues.
Kolibri remained a top commercial purple kohlrabi.