Brassica rapa
Cruciferae Family
The turnip is a vegetable that is well adapted to cold climates.
contain some sulfur compounds considered as potent antioxidants that help prevent disease.
It is believed that the turnip is a native of Europe, but has also been proposed as a possible center of origin Central Asia. Believed to have been the staple diet of primitive tribes who populated Europe.
There are many species, l ouch enables your purchase at any time of year, but fall is when they charge greater presence in our markets.
Release turnips should be chosen small or medium sized, smooth skinned, round, firm and heavy for their size, white to violet. If sold in bundles, necks must have a fresh green.