{"title":"Turnip Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese turnips are sweet, mild and fast to mature! Used for its leaves, roots, and occasional blossoms since at least Roman times. Turnips are under-appreciated by today’s cooks and gardeners, but, properly grown, they make a superb storage crop for use through the winter, and they’re terrific pickled!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"turnip-tokinashi","title":"Turnip Seeds, Tokinashi","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e). This white turnip is a traditional vegetable of Japan and listed among the illustrious group of Dento Yasai, or traditional cultural vegetables of Japan. The father of forest gardening, Masanobu Fukuoka, grew this variety as a wild understory crop. With a reluctance to bolt or become pithy, this popular type has an incredible sweet taste and rich flavor. The roots are nice and smooth with crisp, white flesh of excellent quality. Can be planted in early spring or late summer, into fall, and enjoyed all year long! The crunchy, juicy roots are enjoyed fresh or pickled. The delicious greens provide a healthy dose of vitamin C and are among the best tasting of cooked greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokinashi turnips thrive in cool weather and should be grown in well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter. For optimal growth, plant them in an area that receives full sun, although they can tolerate partial shade. Consistent watering is essential to prevent the roots from becoming tough or bitter. Mulching around the plants helps retain moisture and control weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511062954270,"sku":"TN121","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/turnip_tokinashi.jpg?v=1782395304"},{"product_id":"turnip-nagasaki-akari-kabu","title":"Turnip Seeds, Nagasaki Akari Kabu","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e). A stunningly beautiful and delicious turnip traditionally grown in lovely Nagasaki, Japan. This sweet turnip has a plum to wine color skin with a hint of delicate purple in the sweet, crisp flesh. Great for pickling and a delicious raw turnip for fresh eating and salads. Ready 50 days from sowing. Incredibly good!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nagasaki Akari Kabu thrives in cool weather and is best grown in well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter. The turnips should be planted in full sun, but they can also tolerate partial shade, though this may affect growth. Consistent moisture is key to preventing the roots from becoming tough or woody. To protect against common pests like flea beetles, consider using row covers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511133143326,"sku":"TN119","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/turnip_nagasaki_akari_kabu.jpg?v=1782396506"},{"product_id":"turnip-hida-beni-red","title":"Turnip Seeds, Hida Beni Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e). Supremely crisp, sweet, and mild, the white and red, fine-grained flesh makes this a top fresh-eating salad turnip. The greens are super flavorful and tender, and they make superior sautéed greens rich in vitamin A. These beautiful, large, red-skinned turnips are cultivated mainly in Takayama City, Japan. It originated in Hachigago, a former part of Takayama, where a local turnip of a reddish-purple hue was widely grown. In 1918, this red-colored mutant was discovered from these Hachiga turnips and named Hida Beni Red turnip. It is excellent for making pickles and matures in just 45-50 days. A favorite in our Missouri gardens, it does well in both cool and warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hida Beni Red turnip thrives in cool weather and is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil that is rich in organic matter. The soil should have a neutral to slightly acidic pH, ideally between 6.0 and 7.5. This turnip prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in warmer climates. Consistent watering is essential to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, as dry conditions can result in woody roots and poor growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511697539358,"sku":"TN124","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/turnip_hida_beni_red.jpg?v=1782403410"},{"product_id":"turnip-asuka-akane","title":"Turnip Seeds, Asuka Akane","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e). This Japanese turnip with slender roots and a vibrant magenta color adds a splash of pink color to pickles, stir fries, and salads. Growers, add this eye-catching turnip to root stacks and bundles for extra curb appeal at the farmers market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Asuka Akane Turnip thrives in cooler climates and should be planted in well-drained, loamy soil that is rich in organic matter. To prevent the roots from becoming woody or bitter, maintain consistent moisture levels, ensuring the soil doesn't dry out completely. These turnips are sensitive to overcrowding, so thin seedlings appropriately to allow space for root development. Companion planting with radishes can help deter some pests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511797776670,"sku":"TN127","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/turnip_asuka_akane.jpg?v=1782405476"},{"product_id":"turnip-aji-kogane","title":"Turnip Seeds, Aji Kogane","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e). A Japanese salad turnip with gorgeous, golden skin and oh-so-sweet flesh. It is excellent raw or cooked and exceptionally easy to grow. If you love the Hakurei turnip, you are sure to love this tender, gilded little morsel. This thin-skinned salad type is scrumptious raw, or can be roasted, steamed, and added to soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aji Kogane turnip thrives in well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. It prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods, to ensure tender roots and prevent them from becoming woody. Regular weeding and mulching can help maintain soil moisture and prevent competition from weeds. Companion planting with radishes can help deter pests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511798006046,"sku":"TN128","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/turnip_aji_kogane.jpg?v=1782405511"},{"product_id":"turnip-miyama","title":"Turnip Seeds, Miyama","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e). Japan's legendary seedhouse Noguchi Seeds worked for decades to select and cross for a soft, salad-type turnip that would be superior in flavor and texture with crack resistance and rugged growth habit. Out of this effort came the Miyama turnip in the first half of the 20th century. It is widely considered the best of its class of turnips, and there is even an annual festival to celebrate this legendary local veggie. The Miyama stars in many fine Japanese dishes, from hot pots, salads, pickles, and soups to the delectable Senmaizuke, or thousand sheet pickle, where it is sliced impossibly thin and preserved with kelp and sweet vinegar. Market gardeners and foodies alike will love this highly gourmet, easy-to-grow and highly nutritious offering — and for those looking for a snackable veggie, this is a mild, raw eating turnip to serve with carrot sticks!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miyama turnips thrive in cool weather and are best grown in well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter. These turnips should be planted in full sun, although they can tolerate partial shade. 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