Magenta colored roots of the Hinona Kabu Japanese Turnip are easily seen in the garden, protruding above the soil by a few inches, then turning white, stretching long and elegantly into the ground. Harvest the mild flavor roots at 1- 1 inches wide and 10-12 long and use raw, pickled or cooked. A traditionally Japanese turnip used to make sakura zuke cherry pickles.

100 seeds

PLANTING

Brassica rapa

Germination:5-7 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 60-75F.

Seed Sowing Depth:1/2″ deep

Sowing Outdoors:Startingin early spring through late summer. Sow 1/2-1″ apart, thin to 3-6″ apart, soon after theseedlings emerge.Sowevery 7-10days for a continuous harvest.

How much does a packet plant: 8 foot single row

Harvest:Leafy greens and roots from baby to full size. The younger the roots the more tender better flavor.

Tips:The Hinona Kabu Japanese Turnip needs rapid growth for optimum results.Provided fertile soil and consistent moisture. Amend with compost at planting time if needed.