Turnip Svedjerova

Svedjerova is an old Finish variety of turnips. “Svedje” translates to “burnt woodland” and “rova” is the Swedish word for turnip. This variety was traditionally grown by Finnish/Swedish people, first, they burnt a patch of woodland to clear it out and produce ashes and nutrients. Then they grew the turnips. Turnips are easy to grow, and can of course be grown without burning woodland! The roots are flat-round, violet with white bottom. Some roots are yellow-white-green. The flesh is tender, white, juicy, and crispy. Harvest when the turnips are around 6-8cm in diameter. Don’t let them grow too large, then they get harder and not as delicious. Can be eaten raw, in soups, pots, baked in the oven, mashed, etc. 65D. Brassica rapa. Around 100seeds/pack

How to Grow

Brassica can be sown directly in the garden if the season is long enough. Although, it might be better, in general, to sow indoors or in a greenhouse about 4-6 weeks before planting in the garden. The best temperature for germination is about 20°C. After sprouting, place the seedlings slightly cooler, but not below 14°C. Sow about 1cm deep. When replanting the seedlings, place the seedlings slightly deeper in the soli. Plant in the garden when the most risk for frost is over. Do not let the seedlings dry out.