Question 1

True or false: Kohlrabi leaves are also edible and taste similar to kale or collard greens.

Accepted Answer

True. True. The leaves are nutritious and can be eaten raw or cooked, with a flavor reminiscent of kale or collards.

Question 2

True or false: The bulb of kohlrabi grows underground, similar to a potato or radish.

Accepted Answer

False. False. The swollen stem bulb grows above ground, not underground. It’s a stem, not a root, and sits on the soil surface.

Question 3

True or false: Kohlrabi can only be eaten raw because cooking destroys its unique texture and flavor.

Accepted Answer

False. False. Kohlrabi is versatile—it’s delicious raw, but also great roasted, steamed, mashed, or in soups, with a milder, sweeter taste when cooked.

Question 4

True or false: Kohlrabi belongs to the same plant species as broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.

Accepted Answer

True. True. All are cultivars of Brassica oleracea, the wild cabbage, selectively bred for different edible parts over centuries.

Question 5

True or false: Kohlrabi is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip, hence its name meaning 'cabbage-turnip.'

Accepted Answer

True. True. Kohlrabi is indeed a cultivated variety of cabbage (Brassica oleracea), not a hybrid, but its German name literally translates to 'cabbage-turnip.'

Question 6

True or false: Kohlrabi is native to Australia and was first cultivated there in the 1800s.

Accepted Answer

False. False. Kohlrabi originated in Europe, likely in the Mediterranean region, and was known in ancient Rome—not Australia.

Question 7

True or false: Kohlrabi is one of the few vegetables that contains natural caffeine.

Accepted Answer

False. False. Kohlrabi has no caffeine. It’s a low-calorie vegetable rich in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, but stimulant-free.

Question 8

True or false: One cup of raw kohlrabi provides more vitamin C than an orange.

Accepted Answer

True. True. A cup of raw kohlrabi contains about 140% of the daily value of vitamin C, surpassing the 100% in a medium orange.

Kohlrabi Trivia Questions