Classic Italian variety. Creamy-white flat roots with bright purple shoulders. The flesh is pure white, crisp, sweet and tasty.
They can be eaten fresh or cooked, roasted, boiled or mashed.
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Botanical name | Brassica rapa var. rapa |
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Average germination (%) | 85 |
Germination (in days) | 5-10 |
Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC), No drought resistant |
Life cycle | Annual |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers |
Planting distance | 10 x 20 cm |
Seeds per gram | 500 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
Soil - Type | Loam, Potting mix |
Sunlight - Exposure | No preference |
Watering | Frequent, Regular |
Sow outside in early spring or late summer for a fall crop. Prefers vegetal soils from neutral to acidic.