Kohlrabi Microgreens
Crisp, Colorful & Packed With Plant Nutrition
Kohlrabi microgreens bring together vibrant color, a pleasantly mild flavor, and concentrated plant nutrition in one delicate little green.
With their slender stems and tender green leaves, kohlrabi microgreens make an easy addition to salads, sandwiches, wraps, grain bowls, smoothies, and everyday meals.
At Loving My Greens, our microgreens are grown fresh to order and harvested at peak freshness so you can enjoy them at their best.
What Are Kohlrabi Microgreens?
Kohlrabi is a member of the Brassica family, alongside vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.
Kohlrabi microgreens are harvested at a very young stage of growth, shortly after their first true leaves begin to develop. At this stage, the plants are tender, colorful, and concentrated in naturally occurring plant compounds.
They offer a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a subtle cabbage-like finish, making them one of the easiest microgreens to use regularly.
Why Add Kohlrabi Microgreens to Your Diet?
Kohlrabi microgreens provide a convenient way to add more cruciferous vegetables and plant diversity to your meals.
Naturally Rich in Plant Nutrients
Like other members of the Brassica family, kohlrabi contains vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and naturally occurring phytochemicals that contribute to a nutrient-dense diet.
A Source of Antioxidant Compounds
Colorful vegetables and microgreens contain plant compounds that help support the body's natural antioxidant defenses.
Antioxidants play an important role in helping protect cells from oxidative stress as part of an overall healthy lifestyle.
Part of the Cruciferous Vegetable Family
Cruciferous vegetables are widely valued in nutrition because they contain unique sulfur-containing compounds, including glucosinolates.
Eating a variety of cruciferous vegetables can be an excellent way to broaden the range of plant compounds in your diet.
Supports Everyday Wellness
Rather than relying on one particular “superfood,” long-term health is supported by eating a diverse range of whole plant foods.
Kohlrabi microgreens make it easier to add another nutrient-rich vegetable to meals you already enjoy.
Kohlrabi Microgreens & Glucosinolates
One of the most interesting characteristics of Brassica vegetables is their naturally occurring glucosinolates.
When cruciferous vegetables are chopped, chewed, or otherwise broken down, these compounds can be transformed into biologically active compounds that continue to be studied for their role in human health.
Kohlrabi belongs to the same plant family as broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower, making it a valuable addition to a varied cruciferous-vegetable intake.
The goal isn't to depend on one particular microgreen. It's to create greater diversity across the plants you eat.
What Do Kohlrabi Microgreens Taste Like?
Kohlrabi microgreens have a:
- Mild flavor
- Slight sweetness
- Gentle cabbage-like note
- Crisp, tender texture
Their flavor is noticeably milder than stronger microgreens such as radish, mustard wasabi, or arugula.
That makes kohlrabi an excellent choice for people who are new to microgreens or simply want something versatile enough to use every day.
How to Eat Kohlrabi Microgreens
Kohlrabi microgreens are extremely easy to incorporate into your meals.
Try adding them to:
Salads
Toss a handful into green salads, grain salads, bean salads, or chopped vegetable bowls.
Sandwiches & Wraps
Use them instead of—or alongside—traditional lettuce for additional flavor, texture, and nutrition.
Avocado Toast
Add kohlrabi microgreens to avocado toast with tomato, cucumber, sprouts, or your favorite seasoning.
Grain & Buddha Bowls
Top quinoa, brown rice, lentil, chickpea, or roasted vegetable bowls with fresh microgreens just before serving.
Soups
Add them after cooking as a fresh garnish rather than simmering them for long periods.
Smoothies
Blend a small handful into a green smoothie alongside fruit, leafy greens, and other vegetables.
Everyday Meals
Sometimes the easiest approach is the best one: simply place a handful on top of whatever you're already eating.
Kohlrabi Microgreens vs. Mature Kohlrabi
Both mature kohlrabi and kohlrabi microgreens can be valuable additions to a healthy diet.
Mature kohlrabi develops into the familiar swollen stem vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked.
Microgreens are harvested much earlier in the plant's development.
Because they are small, tender, and ready to eat, microgreens make it especially easy to add cruciferous vegetables to meals without extensive preparation.
You don't have to choose one or the other.
Eating plants at different stages—and eating a broad variety of vegetables—is one of the simplest ways to increase dietary diversity.
Kohlrabi Microgreens in Our Vitality Blend
Kohlrabi also plays an important role in our Vitality Blend, where it is combined with other carefully selected microgreens.
Our Vitality Blend combines:
Broccoli + Kale + Arugula + Red Cabbage + Kohlrabi
Each plant contributes its own flavor profile, color, nutrients, and naturally occurring plant compounds.
Together, they create a diverse cruciferous-rich blend designed to make adding more plant nutrition to your day simple.
Why Choose Loving My Greens?
At Loving My Greens, freshness isn't an afterthought—it is part of how we grow.
Our microgreens are:
Grown Fresh for You
We grow primarily to order rather than harvesting large quantities to sit in storage.
Harvested at Peak Freshness
Your microgreens are harvested close to delivery or shipment so they arrive fresh and vibrant.
Locally Grown
Our South Florida customers receive microgreens grown close to home.
Available Beyond South Florida
We also ship select fresh microgreens so more people can incorporate freshly harvested greens into their weekly routine.
Make Microgreens Part of Your Daily Routine
You don't need to completely change the way you eat to improve the quality of your diet.
Sometimes the biggest improvements come from small habits repeated consistently.
Adding a handful of microgreens to lunch or dinner is one of the simplest ways to increase the variety of plants you eat without creating another complicated nutrition routine.
Kohlrabi microgreens are especially easy to begin with because their mild flavor works with almost anything.
Explore More Microgreens
Kohlrabi is just one member of an incredibly diverse family of microgreens.
Explore our Microgreens Guide to learn about the flavor, nutrition, uses, and unique qualities of the different varieties we grow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do kohlrabi microgreens taste like?
Kohlrabi microgreens have a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a subtle cabbage-like taste. They are generally much milder than spicy microgreens such as radish, mustard, or arugula.
Can you eat kohlrabi microgreens raw?
Yes. Kohlrabi microgreens are commonly eaten raw and can be added directly to salads, sandwiches, wraps, bowls, smoothies, and other meals.
Are kohlrabi microgreens cruciferous vegetables?
Yes. Kohlrabi belongs to the Brassica family, which also includes broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and several other cruciferous vegetables.
Do kohlrabi microgreens contain glucosinolates?
Kohlrabi and other Brassica vegetables naturally contain glucosinolates, a group of sulfur-containing plant compounds characteristic of cruciferous vegetables.
How should I use kohlrabi microgreens?
They can be added to salads, sandwiches, wraps, avocado toast, grain bowls, soups, smoothies, and many other meals. Because their flavor is mild, they pair well with a wide range of foods.
Should kohlrabi microgreens be cooked?
They can be lightly cooked, but they are especially well suited for raw use. If adding them to a cooked dish, consider adding them near the end or using them as a fresh garnish.