Turnip

They should be heavy for their size and firm, without any nicks or cuts. If the greens are attached, they should be brightly colored and… Read More »How Can You Tell If A Turnip Is Good?

A fairly deep rooted plant, stubble turnip is mainly grown as a feed for farm animals though it is also suitable for human consumption, especially… Read More »Can Humans Eat Forage Turnips?

Side-Effects & Allergies of Turnips If you are suffering from thyroid disorders, it is best to avoid eating turnips as this vegetable contains certain compounds… Read More »Can Turnips Make You Sick?

4. Space Turnip Green Seeds. Space your seeds about 1 to 2 inches apart in rows spaced between 18 and 30 inches apart. Once the… Read More »Do You Plant Turnip Greens In Rows?

Plant only 2 to 3 pounds of turnip seed per acre. The seed is very small, so barely cover it. Simply broadcasting seed onto tilled… Read More »Can You Broadcast Turnip Seed?

Set out turnip green plants 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost in spring and from late August to October for a fall crop… Read More »When Should You Plant Turnip Greens?

The plants break up the soil while they are in the ground, like a natural plow. Turnips are an excellent cover for farmers who graze… Read More »Why Are Turnips Good For Soil And Livestock?

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 »Do Any Animals Eat Turnips?

220,000 seeds. Avg. 220,000 seeds/lb. How many seeds does a turnip have? Growing turnips should be done with seeds in the soil about 1/2 inch… Read More »How Many Seeds Are In A Pound Of Turnips?