Tag: Turnips

Storage Strategy #2: Bury the turnips Even though the turnips will rot over time, nothing bad will happen to them if you decide to bury them. If you aren’t worried about friends or other players stealing them, you can store the turnips outside. How long does it take for turnips to rot? The only way […]

Vegetables with High Amounts of Nitrates If you have spinach or any green leafy vegetables, carrot, turnip or even celery, avoid reheating them in the microwave. These nitrate rich vegetables when heated again can turn toxic, releasing carcinogenic properties, which are generally cancerous in nature. Can you reheat turnip in the oven? Soft, tender or […]

To Boil: 1. Place frozen turnip in 2 quart sauce pan, add 1-1/2 cups of water. 2. Boil slowly for 20-25 minutes or when thoroughly cooked. How long do you cook frozen turnip? OPEN package and pour frozen turnip greens into a saucepan. COVER with water. BOIL for 3 minutes. REDUCE heat, cover and simmer […]

Peel, slice or dice. Place turnips in a saucepan, cover with boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Pack hot pieces into hot jars, leaving 1 inch headspace. Add ½ teaspoon salt to pints, 1 teaspoon to quarts, if desired. What is the best way to preserve turnips? Store turnips wrapped in a moist cloth or […]

When you are ready to grow red turnips, dig a hole outside with your shovel, then plant the bag of red turnip seeds. Be sure to use your watering can to water the seeds. Otherwise, the turnips will go rotten in the ground the next day. What month do you plant turnips? Set out turnip […]

Turnips are biennial plants that are grown as annuals because, after overwintering, they flower and form seeds in their second year. However, turnips can be tricked into flowering in the spring of their first year by a cold snap followed by warm weather. Should my turnips be flowering? Bolting of turnips is common when the […]

Answer: Yes, Bayer Advanced Vegetable and Garden Insect Spray is labeled for both turnips and mustard greens. You will use 1/2 fl oz per gallon of water. Do not spray more than 6 times per season, and do not harvest until at least 7 days after application. What kind of fertilizer do you put on […]

Good moisture has boosted growth of summer planted turnips and many are ready to graze. Turnips may be the best grazing option available for late fall and winter. Are turnips good for cattle? Turnips will range from 70 to 80% TDN and 14 to 22% CP. Thus oats and turnips make a great feed source […]

Turnips do poorly if weeds get ahead of them, but once started, turnips compete very well. Since no herbicides are labeled for turnips, weeds must be controlled either by tillage or by using contact herbicides like glyphosate or Gramoxone before planting. Plant only 2 to 4 pounds of turnip seed per acre. What can I […]

If left too long, these turnips can become stringy and harsh, making them the butt of ridicule. But if you catch them before they turn, early winter turnips can be excellent, especially roasted or—better still—creamed, baked with butter or, as I once ate in France, glazed and served with ham. What causes turnips to be […]

Wrap cut turnips tightly in plastic and place in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 days. To keep slices from browning, mist lightly with lemon juice. To freeze, blanch cut turnips, drain thoroughly, and store in freezer bags for up to a year. How do you keep turnips fresh after cutting? Carrots, Beets, Turnips, Parsnips, […]

Gently rub soil from the roots before storing them. Don’t wash roots before you store them; if you do, be sure to dry them thoroughly. Store turnips in a cold moist place as near to freezing as possible without actual freezing, 32°-40°F (0°-4°C) and 95 percent relative humidity. How long can you leave turnips in […]

Radish has a crunchy texture and a sweet flavour, they become spicy as they grow old. Turnip, on the other hand, has a spicy and crispy flavour. Turnips are much milder in taste than radishes. Do turnips taste like radish? The way you eat turnips also affects its taste. Raw turnips may taste like radishes, […]

Most brassica-related disorders in cattle tend to occur during the first two weeks of grazing while adjusting to the forage. The primary potential disorders are polioencephalomalcia or PEM, hemo- lytic anemia (mainly with kale), nitrate poisoning, and pulmonary emphysema. Will turnips hurt cattle? Turnips will range from 70 to 80% TDN and 14 to 22% […]

Turnips are a nutrient-dense vegetable that’s very low in calories, making it an ideal treat for donkeys. One cup of cut up turnips has only 36 calories and is a great source of vitamin C and vitamin K (source). Can donkeys eat turnips? Carrots, apples, bananas, pears, turnips and swedes are all safe and usually […]

Turnips are also very popular, and are cultivated across most parts of the world. The Countries Growing The Most Carrots And Turnips In The World. Rank Country Tons of Carrots and Turnips Produced 1 China 16,829,000 2 Uzbekistan 1,641,882 3 Russia 1,604,656 4 United States 1,290,285 What country grows the most turnips? Countries by Carrot […]

Raw turnips may taste like radishes, which have an earthy taste and a little bit of spice. Cooked turnips, on the other hand, produce a sweeter, more flavorful taste. Radishes have a bit of spiciness to them, but they can also be sweet. Most people can tolerate eating raw radishes. Whats the difference between turnips […]

– Can You Plant Carrots and Turnips Together? Carrots are root vegetables so they will not be a good companion plant for turnips. They will compete for both space and nutrition. Can carrots be planted with turnips? Many gardeners love to grow turnip roots in their garden. Like any root vegetable, turnips (Brassica campestris L.) […]

Once temperatures reach about 60 – 65 degrees F the root crops will become tough and not pleasant to eat. If you’re trying to extend your spring planting as much as possible, choose a cooler microclimate in your garden. Can turnips tolerate heat? Cabbage and cauliflower will germinate at 100°F/37.8°C, carrots and onions at 95°F/35°C, […]

Though they can be sown direct, a foolproof way to grow healthy turnips is to sow them in module seed trays – sow one or two seeds in each module of the tray 2cm deep. They will germinate in about a week (thin out the weaker seedling) and will be ready for planting about a […]