{"title":"Turnips##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative to the Mediterranean basin. Turnip, with rapini and turnip rape are probably the oldest rapeseed cultivated by humans and important to civilization in the Mediterranean and Europe as a nutritious winter storage crop in many places with long cold winters, only requiring pitting in the ground. In Medieval England, a turnip a coat-of-arms indicated the family was a benefactor to the poor. In Ireland, the trunip was used for carving jack-0’-lanters on All Hallow’s Eve to ward off evil spirits. In North America, more easily carved pumpkins took the place.Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=turnip%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eturnip recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanions: \u003cb\u003eharry vetch, peas, radishes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inhibitors: \u003cb\u003ehedge mustard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"purple-top-white-globe-turnip","title":"Purple Top White Globe","description":"purple-top-white-globe-turnip Purple Top White Globe \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW TURNIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow as soon as soil can be prepared in spring. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. For fall harvest, transplant 9 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Thin to 2-6” apart. Planted too densely or in heavy clay loam soils can cause branching of the roots. Turnips can be grown all season long but perform best in cool fall conditions. Good winter storage crop, store at 33˚F. Best eaten when young and tender, 2–3” diameter. Row covers can minimize flea beetles and root maggots. Turnip crops late-summer planted and over wintered will produce significantly higher seed yields. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 8,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e50-80˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7–14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e3–6”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e45-50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Heirloom turnip introduced in 1890. Purple shoulders where exposed to sunlight, and smooth round white roots below the ground. The roots are flavorful, store well, and ship well too. They are a traditional Southern U.S. variety. Large lobed, edible greens. Both roots and greens are delicious when steamed or sautéed in olive oil and garlic. Healthy contributor of fiber, Vitamins C, K, A, B. Tags: Color: Bi-Colored, Specialty: Shipper, Heritage: Heirloom, Season: Spring Fall Winter.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"400 Seeds","offer_id":883776913,"sku":"10596","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4000 Seeds","offer_id":883776917,"sku":"11140","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/PurpleTopWhiteGlobe_8291turnip__purple_top_white_gl.jpg?v=1496964761"},{"product_id":"purple-top-white-globe-organic-turnip","title":"Purple Top White Globe Organic","description":"purple-top-white-globe-organic-turnip Purple Top White Globe Organic \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW TURNIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow as soon as soil can be prepared in spring. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. For fall harvest, transplant 9 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Thin to 2-6” apart. Planted too densely or in heavy clay loam soils can cause branching of the roots. Turnips can be grown all season long but perform best in cool fall conditions. Good winter storage crop, store at 33˚F. Best eaten when young and tender, 2–3” diameter. Row covers can minimize flea beetles and root maggots. Turnip crops late-summer planted and over wintered will produce significantly higher seed yields. Soil pH 5.6-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 8,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4-1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e50-80˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7–14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e3–6”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e12-18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e45-50\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePurple Top White Globe Organic Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 17,719 seeds\u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 70,875 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Heirloom turnip introduced in 1890. Purple shoulders where the roots are exposed to sunlight, smooth round white roots below the ground. Flavorful white flesh. Standard shipping variety, stores well. Large lobed greens. Turnips are relished for their edible foliage. Roots or greens steamed or sautéed in olive oil and garlic are delectable. Healthy diet of fiber, Vitamins C, K, A and many Bs. Tags: Color: Bi-Colored, Specialty: Shipper, Heritage: Heirloom, New Listing, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Certification: Organic.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":6036988231719,"sku":"15531","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000 Seeds","offer_id":6036988264487,"sku":"15532","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Purple_Top_White_Globe-turnip.jpg?v=1512527480"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/collections\/turnips.oembed","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}