Turnip

turnip is a root vegetable, which is commonly grown in temperate climate. Turnip is a rich source of vitamin c and its leaves are high in lutein. Turnip is an easy-to-grow vitamin rich root vegetable, which can be consumed either raw or after being cooking. Turnip can also be boiled, steamed, stir-fried or grated into salads. attributes :

• good source of calcium
• the fiber content of turnip helps in digestion
• low calorie count

details :

• 1st picking : 60-65 days
• remarks :maturity in 60 to 65 days, roots are smooth round, flesh is white inside, its purple colour above the soil and white below the soil, globe size, depth of sowing 1 to 2 cm, raw to raw distance 20 to 31 cm and distance plant to plant is 15 to 20 cm, grown in winter season.