Growing Turnips
Turnips are a fantastic vegetable but are often not grown by gardeners, maybe this is because of the low quality turnips sold in most supermarkets?
My favorite variety is called Oasis a variety which is well known for it’s great taste which is commonly described as tasting similar to melon. I like the varieties that can be picked at tennis ball size as in my opinion makes the turnips taste much nicer.
Growing Instructions
Turnips are quick growers! The plants like soil which is none acidic and is pretty well drained. Sow the seeds between April - July and regular intervals. You should sow the seeds thinly ½ an inch deep in rows that are 10-12 inches apart.
Once the seedlings are big enough to handle you should thin the seedlings to 4 inches apart making sure you keep the strongest plants.
A common problem with turnips is that they become woody, you can avoid this by growing them as quickly as possible. This means that watering is essential and feeding with a general fetiliser is also an option to consider.
Hope that helps ‘ya!
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