Kohlrabi
In season here from July through November.
In season in SW Michigan
In season
Months from the MSU Extension seasonal availability guide. Weather shifts dates a little each year.
Key nutrients
Per 1 cup, raw · 135 g
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 36 | ||
| Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Fiber | 4.9 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin A | 2.7 mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 84 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 473 mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.20 mg | 12% |
FDC ID 168424 · Kohlrabi, raw (SR Legacy)
%DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4+. Values are USDA lab averages scaled to the serving; your harvest may differ.
Wellness
A cup of raw kohlrabi has about 36 calories, 84 mg of vitamin C (93% DV) and 0.17 mg of copper (19% DV). That makes it a good source of copper. (USDA) The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements says the body needs vitamin C to make collagen, which helps wounds heal, and that vitamin C improves absorption of iron from plant foods and helps the immune system work properly. (NIH ODS) NIH ODS also says the body uses copper to make energy, connective tissues and blood vessels. (NIH ODS)
Pick, store and use
- Store
Refrigerated, it keeps for several weeks, and longer in sealed perforated plastic bags. (MSU Extension)
- Freeze
Peel off the tough outer layer, then blanch whole 3 minutes or ½-inch cubes 1 minute. MSU doesn't recommend canning kohlrabi. (MSU Extension)
Where to get it nearby
No farm in our directory lists kohlrabi by name yet. Many farm markets carry more than their listing says, so it's worth asking.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 168424 · FDA Daily Values · NIH ODS: Vitamin C · NIH ODS: Copper · MSU Extension Michigan Fresh: Kohlrabi · MSU Extension seasonal availability guide · Farm list: Farm to Table Growers research (2026).