Turnips
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The secret to sweet, juicy roots is a steady supply of moisture. You can eat the leaves, too!
Likes: Full sun or part shade; rich soil.
Dislikes: Poor soil; drying out.
When to plant/sow in zone:
How to start: Sow seed direct, planting 5mm deep and allowing 10cm between plants.
How to grow: Keep moist and feed fortnightly with liquid fertiliser.
When to harvest: Pinch outer leaves off plant when large enough to eat. Harvest roots when globes are 5–10cm diameter.
Pests and diseases: Cabbage white butterfly
Suppliers: The Diggers Club Garden Express
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