Turnips are a root vegetable with a bulbous taproot, white or yellow flesh, and a high water content:
-
AppearanceTurnips can be round, flat, long, or globe-shaped, and their skin can be white, purple, green, or mottled. The flesh is white or yellow, and the root is usually harvested when it’s smaller than 100 mm in diameter.
-
GrowthTurnips grow quickly and can reach maximum yield in 80–90 days. The tops grow more in the first 45 days, and then the root development takes over.
-
UsesSmall turnips are eaten by humans, while larger turnips are fed to livestock. The leaves, also known as “turnip greens” or “turnip tops”, can be eaten like lettuce and are a common side dish in the southeastern U.S.
-
OriginTurnips are believed to have originated from a wild form in Eurasia and have been known for about 4,000 years. The same species is thought to have led to the development of Chinese cabbage and other similar vegetables.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.