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Cultivation

Fresh Consumption of Turnips

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell.

For fresh consumption, cultivars with a reduced bitter taste are selected, while consistent irrigation is maintained to ensure the succulent texture of the root vegetables.

In the reference 31 varieties crop Turnip, where this is mentioned in the description.

The taste of turnips is determined by the presence of glucoraphanin and essential oils, the levels of which depend on cultivation practices. If moisture or nutrients are deficient, the roots become coarse and acquire a pronounced bitterness, rendering them unsuitable for consumption without heat treatment. For fresh salads, varieties with tender, sweet flesh and an absence of tough fibers are recommended, as well as Japanese leaf cultivars whose foliage lacks characteristic pubescence.

The quality of the harvest depends directly on the timing of the harvest: leaving the roots in the soil for too long leads to a loss of flavor characteristics and the coarsening of tissues. Due to the high content of essential oils, the consumption of raw turnips has limitations for those with gastrointestinal tract disorders, such as gastritis, peptic ulcers, and acidity issues, as the product can cause irritation to the mucous membranes.

General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.

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Varieties of Turnip mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Arax

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

VANDIJKE| VANDIJKE RESEARCH B.V.

DE NL
3 records

Jaune boule d'or

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Sweetbell

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
2 records

Noir long

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Marteau

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

White globe purple top

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
2 records

Tonda a colletto viola

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI

IT
2 records

Palla di neve

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

IT
2 records

Market Express

Terminated

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

NL
2 records

Fuku Komachi

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

NL
2 records

Oasis

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

NL
2 records

Bola de nieve

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

ES
2 records

Royal Crown

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

NL
2 records

Albedo

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

DE
2 records

Goldana

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

NL
2 records

Tokyo Top

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

NL
2 records

Demi-long de Croissy

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record