The kohlrabi is available in the months of autumn and winter, although in the countries where its consumption is higher it is produced all the year round.
In the Nordic countries, where it is highly appreciated, it is produced practically all the year round, both outdoors or in greenhouses.
The following table shows the availability in the markets of the United Kingdom, as well as the exporting countries and the weight of the package.
Origin | Availability in markets of the United Kingdom | Weight of the package |
Belgium | June-October | 9/19/12/15 pieces |
Cyprus | November-March | 8,2/9,5/10,9kg |
Dominican Republic | According to the market demand | Various |
France | Sporadically | Various |
Hungary | May | Various |
Ireland | July-November | Various |
Israel | December-February: :Various |
Italy | December-April | 8kg |
The Netherlands | March-December | 15/20/25/30/35/45/50 pieces |
United Kingdom | June-November | 5kg |
Source: Fresh Produce Desk Book (1998)