Tag: Turnips

As a popular choice with mixed farms, we included stubble turnips into our trial to test its suitability and viability as a cover crop. This mix is known for its speed of establishment and winter hardiness, making it popular for grazing fattening lambs after Christmas. Are turnips a cover crop? Turnips are a great cover-crop […]

Purple Top White Globe turnip seeds are from an old heirloom turnip dating back prior to 1880. The roots are smooth and nearly round. Bright purple on top and creamy white in the portion below the soil line. Are purple top turnips good eating? You bet! They’re low in calorie density but high in nutritional […]

Stubble turnips are palatable , energy-rich and offer dairy farmers the opportunity to fill a feed shortage over the summer. They can be direct drilled with a Moore Uni-Drill (or similar) into a recently silaged sward in May or June. There is no loss of soil moisture and minimum expenditure involved. Can you drill turnips? […]

Turnips are grown in most areas of the UK as a highly digestible catch crop, producing around 4.5t DM per hectare within 10-12 weeks from sowing. Early sowing from late April produces heavy crops for dairy grazing or for fattening lambs weaned off grass from July onwards. What is a stubble turnip? Stubble turnips are […]

In the south, stubble turnips should be sown by mid-August, with early September the latest date to consider. For crops drilled into broken stubbles, sowing rates will vary from 4-5kg/ha depending on soil conditions and time of drilling. Stubble Turnips. Yield & Feed Quality Average Dry Matter Yield Crude Protein 8-10% 11MJ/kg When should I […]

Cultivation details A fairly deep rooted plant, stubble turnip is mainly grown as a feed for farm animals though it is also suitable for human consumption, especially if eaten when small[87, K]. Are wild turnips edible? Edible parts of wild turnip include the leaves (especially the younger, less bitter ones), the flowers, the flower buds, […]

They are probably overripe. My turnips turn brown in the middle, what is the problem? This could be from a boron deficiency. What causes turnip greens to turn brown? Black Rot Bacteria The bacteria, which is spread by infected seed, debris and splashing water, spreads most rapidly during periods of warm, wet weather. Black rot […]

Sow seeds thinly in shallow drills, 1cm (½in) deep. Space rows 23–30cm (9–12in) apart for early varieties, 30cm (1ft) apart for maincrops. When growing plants only to harvest their leaves (turnip tops or Italian cima di rapa), sow in August or September, spacing rows just 15cm (6in) apart. What is the best way to plant […]

They look similar and tastes almost the same way as well On the contrary, turnip has a lot of different colors. Taste of turnip and beet is sweet and a little bit spicy. In case you haven’t eaten none of these vegetables you can imagine that it tastes almost like kohlrabi. Which is better turnips […]

Turnips are kidney-friendly and make an excellent replacement for vegetables that are higher in potassium like potatoes and winter squash. These root vegetables are loaded with fiber and vitamin C. What vegetables can you eat on a renal diet? Vegetables Vegetables. (fresh, frozen, salt-free) Servings: 3 per day. Serving Size: ½ cup vegetables. ½ ear […]

Turnips have a valuable place as a grazing forage for many stock types and classes, including sheep in areas where cold temperatures limit grass growth in late autumn and winter. Are turnips safe for sheep? “Turnips offer a great source of nutrition for sheep and lambs can gain 200-250 grams per head per day from […]

Because of their small size, turnip seed can be shallowly planted and can even be spread into an existing plot with little or no tillage. If broadcast seeded, it is always best to drag and or cultipack after planting to ensure good seed to soil contact and germination. Turnips are moderate to heavy feeders. How […]

Brassicas, such as turnips, are one example of an annual forage that can be grazed effectively by cows. Turnips are high quality, high yielding, fast growing crops that are particularly suitable for grazing by livestock in the fall. Both tops (stems plus leaves) and roots (tubers) can be grazed and are very nutritious. Can you […]

Under favorable growing conditions, rape and turnips are ready for grazing earlier than kale and rutabagas, but yield less. Brassicas can provide much needed high-quality forage during periods when the perennial forage supply is limited (October to December). What is the best forage for goats? Forages for Goats Goats consume only the best parts of […]

Edible parts of wild turnip include the leaves (especially the younger, less bitter ones), the flowers, the flower buds, the roots, and the seeds. Use the leaves just like bok choy leaves. They lose volume very quickly when cooked though, so you only need to fry or steam them for a few seconds. What is […]

Turnip are best stored in dry, cool, and dark environment. While the fridge may be cool and dark, it’s a humid place, so not a ideal location for turnips. If you storm them in the fridge, place them in the bottom drawer. Also make sure you don’t keep them wrapped tightly in a produce bag. […]

220,000 PLANTING INFORMATION Planting Rate: April-August (April-June; Mid July-August) Approximate Seeds per Pound: 220,000 Planting Rate in Pure Stand: 2-5 pounds per acre Planting Rate in Mixture: 1-2 pounds per acre How many pounds of turnips do you plant per acre? Plant only 2 to 3 pounds of turnip seed per acre. The seed is […]

Unlike peppery radishes, white turnips have a delicate, sweet flavor similar to baby turnips (larger turnips can be tough and woody). What do baby turnips taste like? Ingredient Notes & Substitutions. Baby Turnips are in season in the spring and early fall. They are sweet and tender with a slight peppery bite. They are similar […]

Turnips mixed with annual ryegrass and other cereal grains make a good fall feed when broadcast into corn or soybeans before harvest. The turnip tops and bulbs are both edible, highly digestible and a good source of sulfur. Are turnips poisonous? TURNIPS. Turnips are a common ingredient in soups and stews. Due to their high […]

Light Requirements for Growing Turnips Turnips grow best in full sun, and the more sunlight they get, the better. Sunlight is energy, and more energy means faster growth, more lush turnip greens (which are also edible!) and more energy going into the roots, forming large, juicy turnips. How much sun do purple top turnips need? […]