Kohlrabi comes with a swollen stem just above the ground to add to the show. In fact, you can expect radishes on your dinner plate in less than 30 days, under ideal conditions. And they come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Use beet tops for greens during the early stages of growth. Carrots take a fortnight-plus to germinate.
Gardeners get discouraged waiting and replanting.
One person planted three times before realizing how long they took to germinate. Choose the short, stubby varieties, as they can cope more easily with our soils. Try the new varieties coming out such as Short and Sweet. Purchase those long, slender varieties in the grocery store. Note the picture of the vegetable on the seed packet.