This pretty little white roots are usually harvested at about 5cm (2″) for salads or steamed and eaten with butter. Or leave them in the ground to maturity – they can grow up to 15cm (6″) in diameter without becoming pithy. The flavour has just the smallest bit of “bite.” The leaves are delicious steamed like spinach. Tokyo Cross turnip seeds are quick and easy to grow. For their speed, uniformity, and flavour, This is an All America Selections winner. It’s also a winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.They are cold tolerant and also slow to bolt, so plant short rows from spring to fall and enjoy them over a long harvest period.
Matures in 35-40 days. (Hybrid seeds)
[description action=”end”][quickfacts action=”start quickfacts”]- Very mild flavour
- Delicious leaves
- Quick and early to grow
- Hybrid seeds