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noun kohl·ra·bi \ kōl-ˈrä-bē also -ˈra- \

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:a cabbage (Brassica oleracea gongylodes) having a greatly enlarged, fleshy, turnip-shaped edible stem; also :its stem used as a vegetable

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Produce options include salad mixes, carrots, red and golden beets, four colors of cauliflower, broccoli, heirloom tomatoes, kohlrabi, potatoes, zucchini, turnips, onions, cabbage and many kinds of leafy greens and herbs.

— steve edwards, Alaska Dispatch News, "Potatoes, beets, Brussels sprouts – fall is showing up at the farmers markets," 30 Aug. 2017
This summer Forest City Farms has provided produce like corn, tomatoes, peppers, kohlrabi, garlic and squash.

— shawn r. beals, Courant Community, "Middletown's Forest City Farms Will Grow Into The Future On City-Owned Parcels," 21 Aug. 2017
Cook with the grill covered until a knife inserted into the kohlrabi releases easily, about 40 minutes.

— jeanmarie brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Bored with vegetables? These recipes add extra flavor to summer's harvest," 8 Aug. 2017
Start seeds for fall veggies like kohlrabi, cauliflower, spinach and arugula.

— nan sterman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Garden chores for August," 3 Aug. 2017
Mash: Using a potato masher, smash kohlrabi and potatoes together.

— debbi snook, cleveland.com, "Yukon Gold & Kohlrabi Bake (recipe)," 19 July 2017
Snap peas, kohlrabi, and broccoli spigarello are tossed with a lemongrass dressing that stars the sour Turkish pepper urfa biber.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Los Angeles Magazine Hot Restaurant List for July 2017," 18 July 2017
Loads of vendors are lined up for the Saturday market, including Rempel Family Farm, which will have green onions and kohlrabi for the first time.

— steve edwards, Alaska Dispatch News, "Market Fresh: Take a Valley farm tour, order a custom chicken coop or nab some peonies," 12 July 2017
Other produce to look for on Saturday includes spinach, kale, chard, collards, arugula, radishes, pac choi, kohlrabi, turnips and other items.

— steve edwards, Alaska Dispatch News, "Farmers market options expand as growers ‘come on strong’," 5 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of kohlrabi

German, from Italian cavolo rapa, from cavolo cabbage + rapa turnip

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: a type of cabbage that has a large, round stem and that is eaten as a vegetable

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noun kohl·ra·bi \ kōl-ˈrä-bē \

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:a cabbage that does not form a head but has a fleshy roundish edible stem

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