Did you know that while turnips are commonly grown as a root vegetable, the greens are also edible? Cook greens with olive oil, onions and some seasoning (both sweet and spicy work – and work together) to create a compelling side dish that is popular in the South!
read moreDid you know that turnips are related to rutabaga? Turnips originated in the Mediterranean during prehistoric times while the rutabaga (a cross between cabbage and turnip) came along in the Middle Ages.
read moreDid you know that turnips do not transplant well so are best grown from seed? They are a great winter crop in the south and a spring/fall crop in the north.
read moreDid you know that turnips do not require as much nitrogen as other plants? Too much nitrogen encourages leaf growth but not fruit development. This makes them a poor companion for peppers which need nitrogen to produce fruit.
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