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KNOLKNOL

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Knol Khol / Kohlrabi / Ganth Gobhi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)
Crisp & Nutritious Bulb: Produces swollen, pale green, turnip-like globes with crunchy, sweet, and mild cabbage-flavored flesh. Rich in vitamin C and fiber—ideal for traditional ganth gobhi sabzi, stir-fries, curries, and crunchy fresh salads.
Versatile & Productive Choice: Exceptionally suited for terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 10–12 inches depth), raised garden beds, and backyard plots.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Best from September to November (main winter crop across India).
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight).
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	5 to 8 days
Maturity / First Harvest	50 to 65 days after transplanting

Soil Preparation: Requires rich, well-draining, fertile soil high in organic content. Potting mix: fine garden soil, cocopeat, and compost or vermicompost in equal proportions. Maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Sowing: Sow seeds 0.5 cm ( $\frac{1}{4}$ inch) deep in seedling trays or nursery beds. Keep soil lightly moist in a sunny location until germination.
Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist. Uniform watering prevents the swollen stems from becoming woody, tough, or cracking.
Spacing & Care: Transplant healthy 25–30 day old seedlings into final containers spaced 6 to 8 inches (15–20 cm) apart. Feed with well-decomposed organic manure or liquid seaweed extract every 2 weeks once plants start forming globes. Spray neem oil solution to protect against cabbage caterpillars and aphids. Harvest when globes reach 2 to 3 inches in diameter for peak tenderness.

Fast-Maturing Winter Crop: Delivers quick, high-yielding harvests within 50–60 days of transplanting.
Dual Culinary Value: Enjoy tender, swollen bulbous stems while also using the young, leafy tops for soups and stir-fries.
Compact Balcony Winner: Space-efficient growth habit makes it an ideal candidate for shallow grow bags, pots, and terrace setups.