Turnip, 'Snowball'

Germination

Sow directly. Prepare the growing site. Pick a sunny spot. Dig over, add lime if needed. Sow when temp. +12°C. February sowings will require cloche protection. Sow in shallow rows 10-20mm deep with 25cm between rows. Cover seed lightly with a little compost. Germination takes 6-10 days approx. When seedlings are large enough to handle thin to 10cm. Keep the soil hoed and remember to water in dry weather. Harvest when 5-8cm diameter.

Growing

Water regularly, failure to do so will result in smaller, woodier roots. Rain following a dry spell can cause the root to split if the soil has not been watered. May require protection from cabbage root fly and flea beetle damage.

Cultivation

To harvest simply pull from the soil. Pull whilst the roots are small, golf ball sized if to be eaten raw or tennis ball sized if they are to be cooked.