Turnip Seeds
Growing suggestions for turnip seeds
Turnips can be sown from February under protection, or in mid-March until May outdoors. Fleece or netting is recommended to protect from root fly. Maincrop turnip seeds can be sown from mid-July to late August. Turnips are fast growing with low nutrient requirements.
Turnip growing calendar
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Crop History
The crops within the species Brassica rapa include field mustard and turnip as well as Pak Choy, Tatsoi and other Oriental Greens. It existed in wild forms throughout Eurasia and has been part of the human diet for probably more than 10,000 years.
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Turnip – Purple Top Milan (Organic)
£1.60 – £3.00 Add to basket This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageTurnip – Purple Top Milan (Organic)
A flat white turnip with purple shoulders; it’s easy to grow, quick to mature and excellent fresh or for storage. A classic Italian heritage variety from Milan with a creamy white, firm, crunchy and mildly sweet flesh. Eaten pickled, cooked or raw – it is a very versatile vegetable! The leaves are tasty and nutritious and can be cooked just like other greens.
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Turnip – Goldana (Organic)
£1.65 Add to basketTurnip – Goldana (Organic)
An improved version of the Golden Ball turnip, creamy-yellow flesh, suited for spring and autumn sowing. Turnips are very traditional vegetables which, unlike most of the vegetables we eat, are native to Europe. For some reason they are not as popular as they used to be.
Goldana is a tasty maincrop variety with a uniform golden round shape, probably one of the mildest and sweetest varieties that you can find. It is quick to grow and doesn’t need much attention. “Get them in, get them out” is what Fred says. He likes them in soups or stews but they can also be roasted, mashed or grated into a slaw or salad.
(Approximate seed count – 400)£1.65
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