How to Grow Golden Ball Turnips
Description:
Turnip Golden Ball is dwarf compact plant producing round turnips with tender deep yellow flesh. It is juicy, sweet and very hardy with outstanding keeping qualities. Excellent for storage and exhibition.
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Golden Ball Turnip has been trialed, tested and recommended by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany.
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Sowing Instructions:
Sowing Time:
- Sow May-July outdoors.
- For Turnip tops - sow in August
Sowing Seed:
- Sow by scattering seed thinly and evenly on prepared soil.
- Rake in lightly.
Transplanting:
- Root crops do not transplant well
Growing Care:
- Suitable for organic growing.
Harvesting:
Ready to Harvest: 6-10 weeks
Harvest:
Growing Systems:
Autopot:
Hydroponics: N/A
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Health Benefits:
Turnip is a very good source of natural vitamins as they contain:
- Calcium,
- Vitamin A,
- Vitamin C,
- Vitamin K,
- Good Source of Fibre.
Both roots and green tops are high in vitamin C and fibre.
Cooking Hints:
- Turnips retain their nutrients well when cooked.
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