TURNIP Jersey

Species: Turnip
Latin name: Brassica Grated L. VAr. Grated
Inscription in the European catalog under: Des Vertus Marteau -  Delle Virtu - Marteau - Virtudes Martillo - Vertus - Jersey Navet - A martello
Other usual name: -
Variety: Jersey
Family: Brassicacées, (Crucifères)
Origin: Central Europe, Occidental Asia

The Turnip Jersey : Old variety with the oblong whole leave and yellow flowers, smooth root, lengthened of  intermediate size, with white color. The Turnip has a sweetened and tender savor, rich in varied minerals. Appreciated everywhere in the world, each country has its way of preparing it. Do not throw the fans they are  delicious prepared like spinaches.

Seed sowing: From June to September
Collect turnips: From September to January
Height: The leaves of Turnip can reach an average of 20 to 40 cm
Exposure: Sunny, Semi-shade

Sowing instructions: Sowing from March to April under greenhouse to obtain an early harvest and sowing seeds directly in place at 1 cm from depth from April at September, water ground after sowing even in the event of rain. Thin up or transplant every 10 cm to 15 cm between the lines. The culture presents a broad adaptation to various types of soils. Leave turnips in place all winter long just cover them with dead leaves, then collect as needed.

Sowing distance: 10 cm by 15 cm betwween lines
Minimum seed sowing temperature: 12 °C with 20°C
Seed germination: 4 to 5 days
Nutritional value: 18 Kcal to the 100 gr.

Net weight of seeds: 10 gr = +/- 3600 seeds

All our seeds are sold with their sowing instructions.