Very old large turnip swede with 2000 years of written history. It is buttery and tender and never woody no matter how big it gets, even people who are apprehensive about turnips and swedes love this one and it can be eaten raw. The root has been described as less attractive. Grows well all year round.
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Turnip
Brassica rapa
Originally from Russia and enjoyed by ancient Greeks and Romans. Tops used in salads or cooked, excellent vitamin A and C and calcium. Roots are most tender when young, leaves in stir fries. Likes soil high in organic matter well drained and friable. Sow early spring to late autumn.
400-500 seeds per gram
Turnip seeds planting information:
| Tropics: | Mar-Sep |
| Subtropic: | Aug-May |
| Mild: | Sep-Apr |
| Cold/Frost: | Sep-Apr |
| Plant space cm: | 12-20 |
| Row space cm: | 30-50 |
| Depth cm: | 1 |
| Best soil temp: | 12-30 °C |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 400-500 |
| Rate per hectare: | 2.5-4kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 45-65 |
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restrictions for this seed.
W.A. CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in W.A. there is a 10,000 seeds limit per each variety.
Turnip seed count is 400-500 seeds per gram. Please stay under this 10,000 seeds limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order. If you have any queries on ordering large quantities please phone us on (07) 5533 1177.
TAS CustomersDue to quarantine restrictions in TAS there is an 800g limit per each seed variety.
Please stay under this 800g limit when ordering seeds as we will have to reduce or remove it from your order.
