Turnip osterzundom 50 fresh seeds. Brassica rapa subsp. rapa. Purple white turnip seeds

🌱 Brassica rapa subsp. rapa — Turnip, Forage Turnip

Turnips are a delicious and nutritious root vegetable, offering valuable nutritional properties, vitamins, and trace elements. Our Turnip osterzundom 50 fresh seeds are perfect for growing this versatile crop.

🌿 Botanical Description

The root crop is long and cone-shaped, with a white or purple skin featuring green on the upper part. The plant is cold-resistant and thrives on loamy and sod-podzolic sandy loam soils.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep, 2-3 cm apart, in early spring for summer use or in early July for winter storage.
• Thin plants to 18-20 cm apart in rows.
• Optimal soil temperature for seed germination is 18-20°C.
• Soil type: loamy, sod-podzolic sandy loam.
• Water and fertilize regularly.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native to Europe and Asia, turnips grow well in cool, rainy summers and can be found in a variety of habitats, including fields and meadows, at altitudes up to 1,500 meters.

✨ Interesting Facts

Turnips have been cultivated for over 2,000 years and were a staple crop in ancient Rome. They are a good source of vitamin C and contain compounds with potential anti-inflammatory properties.

🪴 Culinary & Medicinal Uses

Turnips can be eaten raw or cooked, and their leaves are also edible. They have been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever and rheumatism.

🌸 Storage & Harvest

Store turnips in a cool, dry place or in a root cellar. Harvest roots when they reach 5-7 cm in diameter, and use the leaves as a green vegetable.

🍃 Tips & Precautions

Avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Turnips are a cool-season crop and do best in temperatures between 15-20°C.