Sweet, tender, Southern turnip that reminds many gardeners of eggs, hence the name. Produces 3-4″ x 2-3″ turnips with 17″ tops.
Turnip – White Egg – Brassica rapa
Soil & Water: Turnips like loose, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0. Water moderately. They prefer cool weather and grow best when grown quickly in 60-65F daytime temperatures.
Planting & Growing: While seeds can be started indoors, they perform best when seeds are sown directly 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow every 2 weeks through midsummer for a continuous harvest.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest a few greens when the plants are young and eat the rest when you harvest the roots at a length of 3″-4″. The greens and roots are best eaten fresh, though both can be frozen. Store roots in cool, moist conditions.
Soil Temperature: 50-85F
Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2″
Germination: 5-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 12-17″
Days To Maturity: 45-65 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 4″
