Seeds of black turnip - a natural cough suppressant, perfect for a winter salad

• Packet/ seeds amount: 12 g  seeds  of black turnip in 1 packet.

• Sowing rate: about 2 to 2.5 kg seeds of turnip per 1 decar or 2 to 2.5 g per square meter. 

• Harvest: 4 to 5 tons per decar.

• Optimal time for sowing: Direct sowing in July and August at a depth of 2 - 3 cm.

• Ideal time for transplanting seedlings: Black turnip is not transplanted. Thin out if necessary.

• Cultivation scheme: Turnip is usually sown as a late crop. For early production you can sow it at a temperature above 3 degrees Celsius. The optimum temperature for growth is 14 - 16 degrees Celsius. It prefers higher humidity. Sow the seeds following the scheme: 70/30 cm.

• Vegetation: About 45 - 50 days. With early sowing you will have fruit in October - November.

• Characteristics of the plant: The root crops of the winter black turnip are spherical and a little elongated. The fleshy part is spicy, firm and dense, and white. The skin of the black turnip is smooth and black. It has a very good shelf life.

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Online Catalog Semenata.ORG offers to its customers the premium seeds of black turnip. This vegetable from the family Cruciferous is valued for the number of vitamins it has, especially provitamin A (Caroene), retinol (vitamin A), vitamins B9, K), mineral salts, unsaturated fatty acids, magnesium, zinc, sodium, potassium, iron, phosphorus , calcium, and more. The black turnip was cultivated as early as 3000 years ago in Central Asia. The first data that turnip was known in Bulgaria was found on a fresco in the Boyan church from the 13th century, depicting a turnip.

Black turnip is a cold-resistant vegetable that loves the sunlight. The root crops are large, about 10 to 15 cm, round, slightly elongated at the base. The outer shell is smooth and black. The fleshy part is dense, tender, crunchy and juicy.

Due to the high content of fiber, the consumption of black turnip has a beneficial effect on the digestive system. It improves the intestinal function. You can use the black turnip as an auxiliary natural remedy in the treatment of chronic bronchitis, angina, flu.

You can sow the seeds of black turnip directly in the soil in July and August. No need for seedlings. Leave 30 cm between the rows and 10 cm between the plants in one row. Like the premium seeds of white turnip, sow them at a depth of about 2 - 3 cm.

You can extend the harvest if you sow the seeds in stages. Before sowing the seeds, water the soil of the pre-prepared beds a few days earlier.

We recommend watering once a day until germination. The black turnip seeds germinate in about 5 days. After that, water them 2 - 3 times a week. Adapt watering to the composition of the soil and the microclimate.

The vegetation period of the black turnip is about 45 to 50 days. The ready root crops are harvested before the soil freezes. Stop watering two weeks before harvesting.

The black turnip grows best at a temperature of 14 - 16 degrees Celsius and high air humidity. Its resistance to low temperatures is a guarantee that cold weather at the end of the vegetation will not harm the vegetable.

You can sow the  premium seeds of black turnip as a second crop in the same place after collecting cucumbers, potatoes, onions, etc. You can increase the harvest with fertilizers for root crops.

Black turnip, also known as black radish, is a type of root vegetable that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a dark black or purple skin and a white flesh that is crisp and slightly bitter. Black turnips are often used in traditional medicine as they are believed to have several health benefits. They are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Black turnips can be eaten raw, sliced thinly and added to salads, or cooked in stews and soups. They are also commonly pickled and used as a condiment or garnish. Black turnips are a popular ingredient in Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisine.

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