{"title":"Turnip seeds","description":"Grow turnip in your garden\nTurnip is a fast-growing and easy-to-grow root vegetable that thrives best when cultivated correctly. As the name suggests, turnip is ready to harvest in May – at least if grown in southern Sweden! Here are a few steps for successfully growing turnip in your garden:\n\nSowing time:\nDirect sow the turnip in open soil once the frost has left the ground. It’s also possible to sow turnip in late summer to harvest in autumn.\n\nRow planting:\nSow in rows with proper spacing – avoid sowing too densely as turnip bulbs don’t like tight spaces. Thin in time to give each bulb room to grow.\n\nCultivation and care:\nTo ensure healthy growth and tasty bulbs, here are a few key cultivation tips:\n\nSunny location: Turnips thrive best with plenty of sun. Make sure they get enough light for the roots to develop properly.\n\nSoil requirements: Plant in well-drained soil. Consistent access to nutrients and water is important, but avoid excessive watering.\n\nHarvesting:\nTo enjoy juicy and flavorful turnips, follow these simple harvesting steps:\n\nOptimal size: Harvest turnips when they are about 3 to 7 cm in diameter. Too large turnips can lose their tenderness.\n\nBest time of day: Harvest in the morning when the plant is crisp and fresh. This helps retain the turnip’s crunch and moisture.\n\nLeaves are edible: Don’t forget that turnip greens are edible and can be used in various dishes.\n\nCool quickly: Cool the turnips as soon as possible after harvest to preserve quality and shelf life.\n\nBy following these guidelines, you can enjoy a rich harvest of juicy and tasty turnips from your own garden.\n\nHow can you use turnip?\nTurnip is a versatile vegetable that can be used in many ways in cooking! Here are some tasty and easy ideas for including turnip in your meals:\n\nRaw in salads: Add freshly grated turnip to green salads for a crispy texture and sweet contrast.\n\nTurnip soup: Make a healthy soup by boiling turnips with onion, garlic, and broth. Blend into a smooth texture and top with herbs.\n\nRoasted turnip: Roast turnips in the oven with olive oil and herbs for a simple and flavorful side dish.\n\nTurnip fries: Cut turnip into sticks, season, and bake them in the oven for a healthier alternative to French fries.\n\nTurnip in stir-fries: Shred turnip and stir-fry with vegetables and protein for a quick, nutritious meal.\n\nTurnip rösti: Grate turnips and make crispy rösti as a tasty addition to breakfast or brunch.\n\nTurnip salad with nuts: Mix turnip with nuts, dried fruit, and a light dressing for a delicious salad.","products":[{"product_id":"fro-till-majrova-purple-top-milan","title":"Turnip - Purple Top Milan","description":"An amazing and preserved heirloom from 1888. The Turnip Purple Top Milan produces white and flat-round roots with a purple-colored top just above the ground. The variety's roots are particularly known for their mild but crisp taste and can be prepared in many different ways.\n\n\n\nAt Florea, we recommend roasting the turnips with garlic, a bit of chili, salt, and a couple of fresh sprigs of thyme. Incredibly delicious, but above all, a very decorative way to serve turnips!\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;An amazing and preserved heirloom from 1888. The Turnip Purple Top Milan produces white and flat-round roots with a purple-colored top just above the ground. The variety's roots are particularly known for their mild but crisp taste and can be prepared in many different ways.\\n\\nAt Florea, we recommend roasting the turnips with garlic, a bit of chili, salt, and a couple of fresh sprigs of thyme. 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An easy-to-grow variety that is excellent for cooking in many different ways.\n\n\n\nOur gardening expert, Johanna Damm, often makes Carpaccio with this variety, paired with beets and almond pesto. A wonderful summery appetizer with that little extra!\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;A cool heritage from 1856. The roots themselves are white, and the flesh is tender and slightly sweet. Snowball is reminiscent to a rutabaga and can be cooked in the same way. An easy-to-grow variety that is excellent for cooking in many different ways.\\n\\nOur gardening expert, Johanna Damm, often makes Carpaccio with this variety, paired with beets and almond pesto. 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Wonderful for root vegetable purees, soups, stews, and also in stir-fries.\\n\\nWe at Florea also highly recommend making turnip coleslaw with coriander and peanuts, especially with Golden Ball. Incredibly tasty and can be served with anything from meat and fish to vegetarian alternatives.\\n\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:771,\u0026quot;3\u0026quot;:{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:0},\u0026quot;4\u0026quot;:{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:16776960},\u0026quot;11\u0026quot;:4,\u0026quot;12\u0026quot;:0}\"\u003eA charming turnip variety in a beautiful yellow hue with round and extra crisp bulbs. Easy to grow, fast-growing, and absolutely fantastic for use in cooking. Wonderful for root vegetable purees, soups, stews, and also in stir-fries.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\n\nWe at Florea also highly recommend making turnip coleslaw with coriander and peanuts, especially with Golden Ball. Incredibly tasty and can be served with anything from meat and fish to vegetarian alternatives.","brand":"Florea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55662841463132,"sku":"P1425860","price":9.5,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/files\/florea_majrova_goldenball-scaled.jpg?v=1759829373"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/1369\/3276\/collections\/florea_majrova_snowball_liggande-1-scaled.jpg?v=1761818364","url":"https:\/\/floreagarden.com\/en-fi\/collections\/seeds-turnip.oembed","provider":"Florea Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}