This was my first time growing Tokinashi Turnips. Of the turnips that I’ve grown, this is my favorite. I am not a huge fan of turnips, but Mrs. Midwest Gardener is, so I grew them for her. These were the mildest and sweetest turnips that I have ever grown. I tried a slice raw, and also ate some cooked, and liked the taste both ways.
Tokinashi Turnips sprout quickly and mature in as little as 50 days. They are slow to bolt or become pithy. They are best when harvested in cool weather. I planted ours in August and harvested in early November. You can plant them in late winter to early spring for a spring crop, or plant them in late summer for a fall crop.
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Thanks !! May give them a try next spring.
Good Morning – Have never grown turnips but find those very interesting. How do you use them in recipes or just eat them raw? Now I have used rutabaga (Swedish turnip) in some dishes I make but have never grown that either. My space is limited now but might grow some if I get more space. Thanks for the video and have a good weekend..
Your turnips look nice. I love Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli etc. But I’m not a turnip fan (not a daikon fan as well)! Enjoy the weekend. Cheers!
Those are beautiful! I didn't have luck this year but hopefully it's a matter of finding the right variety
I'm trying this variety next year. How nice to get a video on them after already happening to buy the seed.
Those are some delicious looking turnips. That Is just the right size also. I do love some turnips cut up into a big ole pot of greens, flavored with some ham juice and chunks of ham. I don't have a lot of luck getting the turnip to bulb. I think my soil needs some P and K. Since I use worm castings I think I have too much Nitrogen for making bulbs. Keep growing those beautiful turnips for Mrs. Midwest Gardener. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
Jim, I've never grown turnips of any kind, and I don't think I've ever tasted them unless I did when I was a child. Maybe I'll grow a half dozen or so in the spring or next fall, just to taste them. I have a question, do turnips get sweeter once the temperature drops in the fall? I hope Mrs. Midwest Gardener and you have a fun weekend! ~Margie🎄☃e
Those look really good. I love turnips! We boil them and then make them into something like mashed potatoes except with turnips.
Did you grow these as a fall or spring crop?
Don’t forget to eat the greens. Turnip greens are delicious.
Very nice Turnips ya got there Mr. Jim. I'm with ya on not being a fan of them but Rene loves them. Happy Wife Happy Life. Those grow bags work really well for you. Stay safe and have a great weekend!