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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| Harvest | 
| 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.