Turnips are a cool-season crop that can produce generous harvests, leaving many gardeners wondering how to keep their bounty fresh after harvest. As a long-time gardener who grows turnips throughout the year in raised beds, I’ve experimented with many storage methods. Freezing, blanching, and proper root-cellar storage are the most reliable ways to enjoy turnips…
Turnip greens—often overlooked in favor of the root—are one of the most flavorful and nutrient-packed leafy vegetables you can grow or buy. As a lifelong gardener who grows turnips year-round in Sonoma Valley, I’ve learned that their greens deserve a place in the kitchen as much as their crisp bulbs. Whether harvested young for tender…
Turnips are grown as a root vegetable or for their green leaves, Turnips are a cool-season crop; they grow and taste best when they come to harvest in cool weather. The turnip is a hardy, cool-weather biennial grown as an annual. The turnip has a rosette of bright green, wavy-edged leaves that grow to 12…
Turnips are grown in warm-winter regions in spring, fall, and winter. They are grown in cold-winter regions in spring and autumn. Plant turnips in spring as soon as the soil is workable. Good turnip quality depends on quick growth. Plant turnips in humus-rich, well-drained soil. The soil need not be prepared deeply, but the surface…
Growing turnips in mild climates or regions with short growing seasons can be challenging without the right varieties. Turnips generally prefer cool weather, but some varieties are better suited to milder temperatures and can mature quickly, ensuring a successful harvest even when time is limited. Drawing on over 30 years of gardening experience and supported…
Choosing the right turnip variety is key to enjoying tender roots with excellent flavor, manageable size, and suitable growing times. With decades of hands-on gardening experience and thorough research into horticultural best practices, I’ve compiled a list of top turnip varieties that deliver superior taste, texture, and reliable harvests. Whether you want quick-growing small turnips…
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