{"product_id":"turnip-seeds","title":"Turnip Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurnip is a hardy, dual-purpose root vegetable (\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e) grown for both its smooth, round roots and its nutritious leafy greens. These turnip seeds sprout readily and produce classic purple-top-style roots with crisp white flesh and a mild, slightly sweet flavor when young. A time-honored cool-season staple, turnips are among the easiest and most productive vegetables for spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for gardeners who want a reliable, high-yielding cool-season crop, and for cooks who enjoy both tender roots and hearty greens from a single planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 2–4 weeks before your last spring frost, and again in late summer 8–10 weeks before your first fall frost. Sow seeds 1\/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows 12 inches apart, thinning to 4 inches, in full sun. Turnips grow well in USDA zones 3–9 and prefer loose, evenly moist soil for smooth, tender roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoots mature in about 40–55 days. Pull when they reach 2–3 inches across for the best texture; smaller roots are sweeter and more tender. Greens can be harvested earlier, snipping young leaves as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurnips are wonderfully versatile in the kitchen: roast, mash, or add them to soups and stews, or slice young roots raw into salads. The greens are excellent sautéed or simmered as a Southern-style side. Fall-harvested roots store well in a cool, humid place for winter eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"3G","offer_id":45320379662543,"sku":"ORIVTS_09_75","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15G","offer_id":45320379695311,"sku":"ORIVTS_09_76","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Turnip-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266971222.png?v=1783463467","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/turnip-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}