Hakurei – Turnip Seed

Description

Product Description: The Marie Ballard Aster Hakurei Turnip is a premium hybrid variety renowned for its mild, sweet flavor and smooth, creamy-white skin. This turnip produces crisp, tender roots that are perfect for fresh eating, sautéing, roasting, or adding to soups and stews. Unlike traditional turnips, the Hakurei variety has a notably sweet taste, making it a popular choice for both novice and seasoned gardeners looking to grow a versatile, high-yielding root vegetable. Its early maturity ensures a quick harvest, and its compact plant habit is well-suited for both small and large garden spaces.

With its disease-resistant nature and high productivity, the Hakurei turnip is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a fast-growing, delicious root vegetable that can be harvested early and enjoyed all season long.

Features:

• Sweet and Mild Flavor: Unlike traditional turnips, the Hakurei variety is known for its exceptionally sweet, mild taste that is perfect for raw or cooked dishes.
• Smooth, White Skin: Crisp, tender roots with smooth, creamy-white skin that make it visually appealing and easy to prepare.
• Early Maturity: Quick-growing, with turnips ready for harvest in just 30-40 days, ensuring an early and abundant crop.
• High Yield: Produces a large number of uniform, high-quality roots per plant, making it a highly productive variety.
• Compact Growth: Small to medium-sized plants with a neat, compact habit ideal for smaller garden spaces or raised beds.
• Disease Resistant: F1 hybrid with natural resistance to common root diseases, ensuring a healthy crop.

Specifications:

• Plant Height: 10-12 inches
• Root Size: 2-3 inches in diameter
• Root Color: Creamy-white, smooth skin
• Germination Rate: 85-90%
• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
• Row Spacing: 12 inches apart
• Harvest Time: 30-40 days after sowing for baby turnips, 50-60 days for full-sized turnips
• Climate: Best grown in cooler temperatures with full sun; can tolerate light frost
• Storage: Store harvested turnips in a cool, dry place for up to several weeks; can be refrigerated or stored in a root cellar
• Organic: Non-GMO, untreated F1 hybrid seeds

Enjoy the sweet, tender taste of the Marie Ballard Aster Hakurei Turnip in your garden and kitchen. With its fast growth, excellent flavor, and high yield, this variety is the perfect addition to your vegetable garden for a quick and delicious harvest.