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Turnips are a biennial plant, taking two years to germinate and reproduce. In the first year the root grows and stores nutrients, and the next year the turnip flowers, produces seeds, and dies. Turnips have a crisp white inner flesh and a zesty, sweet flavor. For the best taste, harvest turnips while young and small. As turnips age the flavor gets spicier and the texture becomes rough and woody. Turnips can be eaten raw or cooked, and can be a substitute for potatoes in recipes. NUTRIENTS FOUND IN TURNIPS ~ Turnips are an excellent source of vitamin C, which promotes a healthy immune system, heals cuts and wounds, and helps our bodies fight infection. ~ The green leaves of the turnip top, known as “turnip greens”, are also packed with nutrients and are an excellent source of vitamin C. ~ Turnip greens are an excellent source of vitamin A which is important for good eyesight and a healthy immune system. ~ Turnip greens are an excellent source of calcium and vitamin K which are important for building and keeping your bones strong. ~ Turnips greens are an excellent source of folate, which is needed for a healthy pregnancy and helps cells grow and repair. ~ Turnip greens also contain lutein and B vitamins. Turnips come in a variety of shapes from round to cylindrical. The outside color of the turnip can vary from rose to black. Turnips are a root vegetable in season from October to March. The leafy greens are also edible. OREGON TURNIPS This material is funded by USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. SNAP can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact Oregon SafeNet at 211. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (c) 2015 Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation,maritalstatus,nationalorigin,race,religion,sex,sexualorientationorveteransstatus. OregonStateUniversityExtensionServiceisanEqualOpportunityEmployer. Turnips are part of the mustard family; they’re related to Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, and broccoli. Turnip varieties that do well in Oregon are Purple Top, White Globe and Tokyo Cross.

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Page 1: TURNIPS round to cylindrical. The outside color of Turnips ... · ~ The green leaves of the turnip top, known as “turnip greens”, are also packed with nutrients and are an excellent

Turnips are a biennial plant, taking two years to germinate and reproduce. In the first year the root grows and stores nutrients, and the next year the turnip flowers, produces seeds, and dies.

Turnips have a crisp white inner flesh and a zesty, sweet flavor. For the best taste, harvest turnips while young and small. As turnips age the flavor gets spicier and the texture becomes rough and woody.

Turnips can be eaten raw or cooked, and can be a substitute for potatoes in recipes.

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~ Turnips are an excellent source of vitamin C, which promotes a healthy immune system, heals cuts and wounds, and helps our bodies fight infection.

~ The green leaves of the turnip top, known as “turnip greens”, are also packed with nutrients and are an excellent source of vitamin C.

~ Turnip greens are an excellent source of vitamin A which is important for good eyesight and a healthy immune system.

~ Turnip greens are an excellent source of calcium and vitamin K which are important for building and keeping your bones strong.

~ Turnips greens are an excellent source of folate, which is needed for a healthy pregnancy and helps cells grow and repair.

~ Turnip greens also contain lutein and B vitamins.

Turnips come in a variety of shapes from round to cylindrical. The outside color of

the turnip can vary from rose to black.

Turnips are a root vegetable in season from October to March. The leafy greens are also edible.

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TURNIPS

This material is funded by USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. SNAP can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact Oregon SafeNet at 211. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. (c) 2015 Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials without discrimination based on age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veterans status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Turnips are part of the mustard family; they’re

related to Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, and broccoli.

Turnip varieties that do well in Oregon

are Purple Top, White Globe and

Tokyo Cross.

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