TURNIP: GOLDEN BALL

(BRASSICA RAPA)

Eat these raw! Mild white/gold skin and flesh these mild, sweet turnips have a rich yet mellow flavour.  Eat while young 3-7.5cm in diameter as bigger, older turnips will become tough.

Leaves are also edible.

Originated from Scotland/England in the late 1800’s.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – JUN

Temperate: SEP – JUN

Sub – Tropical: AUG – JUN

Tropical: MAR – JUL

Arid: MAR – JUL

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5-6.5

Rich, well-drained soil.

GROWING TIPS

direct sow 2.5cm apart, thin to 10cm and keep moist.

They prefer cooler temps.

DAYS TO HARVEST

55 Days

APPROX 300 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY