Organic white turnip with purple collar

Organic 'White Globe with Purple Collar' turnip ( Brassica rapa ), offered by the seed company WH Perron

The organic 'Blanc Globe à Collet Violet' turnip is a classic variety and appreciated for its tender and tasty flesh. Its round white roots, topped with a distinctive purple collar, offer a mild and slightly sweet taste, perfect for soups, stews or as a side dish. This rustic root vegetable grows quickly and adapts well to both spring and fall harvests.

Spread: 20 to 30 cm
Plant height: 30 to 35 cm
Quantity per pack: 300 seeds
Latin name: Brassica rapa
Companion plants: Dill, spinach, bean, fennel, strawberry, lettuce, lamb's lettuce, mint, pea, rosemary, tomato
Enemy plants: Garlic, onion, radish

Cultivation method:

Sow seeds directly into the ground as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for a fall harvest. Plant in loose, fertile, well-drained soil with a sunny exposure. Space plants 4 to 6 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Maintain consistent moisture to prevent roots from becoming tough or fibrous. Harvest turnips when they reach medium size for optimum texture and flavor.

Add a touch of sweetness and tradition to your dishes with the organic 'Blanc Globe à Collet Violet' turnip, a reliable and easy-to-grow variety for your organic vegetable garden!