Turnip 'Tonda A Colletto Viola'

Overview

Turnip ‘Tonda a Colletto Viola’

A traditional Italian variety, Turnip ‘Tonda a Colletto Viola’ produces round roots with a distinctive white base and vibrant purple top, making it both attractive and delicious. Known for its mild, slightly sweet flavour and tender texture, it’s perfect for roasting, boiling, or adding to seasonal dishes.

Fast-growing and versatile, this variety performs well in Irish growing conditions, offering reliable crops across a long sowing season. Ideal for successional sowing, it allows you to enjoy fresh turnips from spring through to autumn.

Key Features

• Traditional Variety: Classic Italian turnip with reliable performance

• Attractive Colouring: White roots with a distinctive purple top

• Mild Flavour: Sweet and tender, ideal for a variety of dishes

• Fast Growing: Quick to mature and easy to grow

• Successional Cropping: Sow regularly for continuous harvests

Gardener’s Tip

Sow little and often in light, well-drained soil in a sunny position to ensure a steady supply of tender roots. Turnips grow quickly, so avoid overcrowding by thinning seedlings early.

Keep soil consistently moist to prevent roots from becoming tough or woody. Harvest young for the best flavour and texture, as larger roots can become stronger in taste.

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