White Turnip with Purple Collar from the Jardins de l'Écoumène is an old variety, highly prized for its sweet and fragrant roots.
Spread: 10-12 cm
Plant height: 30-40 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 800 seeds
Companion plants: Carrots, beans, lettuce, spinach, peas, herbs such as mint and rosemary
Enemy plants: No known unfavorable associations
The roots are cream in colour, with a distinctive purple collar that gives them a unique and attractive appearance. They are round and measure approximately 10 to 12 cm in diameter. The white flesh is sweet, juicy and has a delicately perfumed flavour reminiscent of carrots. Very resistant to cold, this variety is sown in August for a harvest approximately 55 days after sowing. It prefers well-drained, sunny soil, and is ideally grown in spring and autumn for optimum taste.
The White Turnip with Purple Collar is a great option for home gardeners looking to add a productive and tasty plant to their garden, providing beautiful harvests throughout the season.
