{"product_id":"ga-navet-kanamachi-japanese-bio","title":"Organic 'Kanamachi Japanese' turnip","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"129\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eOrganic 'Kanamachi Japanese' turnip (Brassica rapa) from Gaia seed company, an early Japanese turnip, tender and delicately sweet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eThe 'Kanamachi Japanese' turnip, closely related to the 'Tokyo Market' variety, is one of the finest \u003cstrong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eopen-pollinated\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese turnips. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"302\"\u003etender\u003c\/strong\u003e , slightly \u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"329\"\u003eflattened\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"289\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e roots offer a sweet and delicate flavor, perfect when harvested young, although they can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter without losing their quality. The very flavorful \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eyoung shoots\u003c\/strong\u003e add an extra culinary dimension. This early cultivar excels in \u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"633\"\u003espring\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"652\"\u003eautumn\u003c\/strong\u003e , when temperatures are cool, producing smooth, uniform roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Peas, Beans, Lettuce, Spinach, Garlic, Onion, Chives, Dill, Mint, Chamomile\u003cbr data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Kale, Broccoli, Radish, Turnip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Low and compact rosette\u003cbr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 to 30 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 50 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender white root, mild flavor, early maturing, edible young shoots, best in cool weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Smooth, tender, mild flesh \u003cbr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Down to -7°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003e Soak the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003efor up to 12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e in lukewarm water to speed up germination. Sow directly at a depth of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the season, although germination is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003ebest in autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e . Provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1686\"\u003epartial sun\/partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 2) and generous watering (level 3). Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003e45 to 60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart. 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