Brassicacées • Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

Turnip Scarlet Ohno Revival - Organic

"A small, two-toned turnip, tender and crisp, for quick harvests in the vegetable garden."

$4.49

Number of seeds 400 seeds

The Scarlet Ohno Revival turnip is an old variety brought back into fashion through the patient work of breeders dedicated to preserving food diversity. Its round, white roots with a pink to purplish-red collar add a bright and cheerful touch to the intimacy of the garden, between two rows of lettuce or cabbage.

In a thriving garden , this turnip is prized for its rapid growth and tender flesh, ideal for young roots. It plays a part in the cycle of the seasons , offering spring and autumn harvests when the soil becomes welcoming again after the cold or begins to cool down after the summer heat. Its discreet yet reliable presence makes it a truly dependable plant for enriching the vegetable garden's growing areas.

Growing climate: Cool to temperate climate
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Occasional

Note: Prefers cool spring and fall temperatures; heat and dryness can make it more fibrous or prickly.

• The Scarlet Ohno Revival turnip is mainly consumed as a young root, raw or cooked.
• Raw: cut into thin strips or grated, it brings crunch and slightly spicy sweetness to salads and meal bowls.
• Cooked: it is ideal for quick stir-fries, root vegetable pan-fries, soups and stews. Its small size also allows it to be cooked whole or in wedges.
• The young leaves are edible and can be used as a leafy vegetable, stir-fried or added to soups.
• Like many turnips, it finds its place in a simple and rustic seasonal cuisine: spring soups, accompaniment to cereals, roasted root vegetables.
• Bicoloured roots are also appreciated for presentation, bringing a decorative touch to plates and lacto-fermented preserves (within the limits of known uses for turnips).