The turnip (Brassica rapa) is a root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family, grown for its round white or purplish root.
The turnip (Brassica rapa) is a root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family, grown for its round white or purplish root. The fleshy root has a slightly pungent taste and is eaten boiled, roasted or in soups and purées. The young leaves are also edible and rich in vitamins. The plant grows quickly, prefers cool weather and loose soils, and is cold-hardy. The turnip is a traditional, nourishing vegetable, well suited to autumn cropping.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Ecologic (Bio) |
| Difficulty | Ușor |
| Water needs | Ridicat |
| Colour | Violet |
| Placement | Exterior |
