Japanese Turnip 'Hakurei'
This Japanese variety produces beautiful white skinned turnips with a crisp, delicate-flavoured flesh.
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A tender heirloom Turnip known for its sweet and subtly tangy taste, and attractively blushed purple crowns. The creamy white, globe-shaped roots are delicious in soups and stews, and can be mashed or roasted just like potato.
Features
- Sweet taste
- Cold hardy
- Fast cropper
Product details
How
Sow direct where they are to grow. Cover with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Firm down well and keep moist. Avoid overcrowding by thinning out and discarding excess seedlings when 4-5 weeks old.
Care
Sow into deep, well drained soil in a Sunny position. Add Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone to soil before sowing, to help ensure a good crop. Water well in early stages. Harvest roots while young and tender. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Great companion plant for marjoram, peas and tomatoes. Young leaves can be used as a green vegetable.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
| Plant space |
7-10cm |
| Sow depth |
6mm |
| Germination |
6-10 days |
| Germination (days) |
8 days |
| Row space |
20-30cm |
| Maturity |
10-12 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
77 days |
| Botanical name |
Brassica rapa var. Rapa |
Swede 'Champion Purple Top'
Large, tender purple and cream roots with rich yellow flesh. A hardy variety.
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