Is Kohlrabi safe for baby-led weaning?

Yes, Kohlrabi is safe for baby-led weaning from 6 months old with appropriate preparation. Choking risk is low.

What age can babies eat Kohlrabi?

Babies can start eating Kohlrabi from 6 months old. With baby-led weaning, preparation changes as your baby grows - spears for younger babies, small pieces as they develop their pincer grasp.

Is Kohlrabi a choking hazard for babies?

Kohlrabi has a low choking risk. It is generally considered safe with appropriate preparation.

Can you freeze Kohlrabi for baby?

Peel and slice or dice. Blanch for 2 minutes, transfer to an ice bath, drain, then freeze in a single layer before bagging.

Kohlrabi

Choking risk: low

Prep by age

6 to 8 months

Peel and steam or roast until very soft. Cut into thick sticks. Mild, slightly sweet flavor - similar to broccoli stem.

9 to 11 months

Soft diced pieces as finger food.

12+ months

Raw thin slices (crunchy, like apple), roasted, in slaws.

Garden notes

Underrated vegetable. Fast-growing cool-season crop. Leaves and stem are both edible.

How to grow for your baby

Cool-season brassica ready in 45-60 days - fast for a root-like vegetable.

✦Direct sow or transplant in spring or late summer.
✦Harvest when bulbs are 2-3 inches across - larger ones get woody.
✦Both the bulb and young leaves are edible.
✦Tolerates light frost.

Harvest for baby

Peel the tough outer skin, then steam or roast until very soft. Mild, sweet flavor that babies tend to accept.

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