Vegetables

Turnip. Turnips are another fast-growing crop that can be sown on bare soil in September – they do best in cool, moist conditions. How late… Read More »Can You Sow Turnips In September?

Slugs. Unfortunately, slugs thrive in the cool humid weather that turnips thrive in, and these slimy pests will voraciously feed on all cruciferous vegetables. Do… Read More »Do Slugs Eat Turnips?

Both turnips and radishes tend to mature much quicker when planted during the spring. Can I plant turnips and radishes together? Radishes. Companion planting turnips… Read More »Can You Plant Turnips And Radishes In The Spring?

The adult cabbage fly (Delia radicum). These fearsome pests can cause extensive root damage to rutabagas and turnips. In fact, the crops can be too… Read More »Do Cabbage Moths Eat Turnips?

Guinea pigs can eat both turnips and turnip greens but they are both high in oxalates so should not be fed in large quantities or… Read More »Do Guinea Pigs Eat Turnips?

Turnips have been popular as livestock fodder for over 600 years and were grown extensively in England since the 1600s for winter feeding of sheep… Read More »Are Turnips Used For Animal Feed?

Turnips also thrive with consistent and regular moisture. They can develop mildew or other fungal infections if you overwater them or if their leaves become… Read More »Can Turnips Be Overwatered?

Turnips can be eaten raw, baked, boiled, roasted, or mashed. Prepare turnips as you would carrots. Or, try them as an alternative to potatoes; we… Read More »What Do You Do With Turnips From The Garden?

Use turnips any way you would use a potato, and then some. Try them baked or boiled in stews, soups and stir-fries, or lightly steamed… Read More »What Are Turnips Used For?