Brassica rapa ssp. rapa – Turnip Mailänder BIO

Brassica rapa ssp. rapa Mailänder BIO is an organic turnip variety with flattened, round tubers and attractive purple shoulders. This classic root vegetable is popular with both home gardeners and professionals for its fast-growing, flavorful tubers and versatile culinary uses. Mailänder BIO provides consistent harvests year-round, from early spring to autumn, and is particularly suitable for those who love fresh, organic turnip.

Features of Turnip Mailänder BIO

• Fruit shape: Flat-round tuber with purple shoulders.

• Flesh: White, tender, slightly spicy and full of flavour.

• Taste: Mildly spicy, suitable for both raw and cooked preparations.

• Harvest size: Approximately 10cm for optimal texture and flavour.

• Cultivation: Organic, without chemical pesticides.

• Uses: Raw consumption, cooking, stewing or roasting.

Mailänder BIO combines visually attractive tubers with high-quality flavor, making it an excellent choice for organic vegetable gardens and professional cultivation.

Cultivation and care

Sowing:

• Spring sowing: April, for a harvest from early June.

• Autumn sowing: August, harvest until October.

• Planting distance: Rows at 30–35 cm, seeds at 10–15 cm in the row.

Location:

• Choose a sunny spot with well-drained, fertile soil.

• Goldana grows best in light to medium soils, ideal for both open ground and raised beds.

Growth and development:

• Mailänder BIO is fast-growing and reliable, with a short development time of approximately 6 weeks.

• The compact and uniform growth makes the tubers easy to harvest and suitable for continuous cultivation.

Harvest:

• Harvest the turnips when they are about 10cm tall for the best flavour and texture.

• For a continuous harvest, sowing can take place in several installments, so that freshly harvested turnips are available from early June to October.

Culinary applications

Turnip Mailänder BIO is versatile and can be prepared in different ways:

• Raw: As a fresh addition to salads or as a snack.

• Boiling or steaming: Retains its tenderness and subtle spicy flavour.

• Stewing: Perfect in combination with other vegetables or meat dishes.

• Roasting: Gives a light caramelization and enhances the sweet and spicy flavor.

Its slightly spicy taste and tender white flesh make Mailänder BIO suitable for both traditional dishes and modern culinary applications.

Why choose Turnip Mailänder BIO?

• Organic farming: Free from chemical pesticides, suitable for environmentally conscious gardeners.

• Fast-growing and reliable: Ready to harvest in about 6 weeks, suitable for short cultivation cycles.

• Versatile use in the kitchen: Raw, cooked or roasted preparations.

• Uniform and attractive tubers: Flat-round shape with purple shoulders.

• Continuous harvest: From spring to autumn, ideal for home or professional cultivation.

Mailänder BIO is ideal for gardeners who want to harvest turnips quickly, tasty and organically, with an excellent presentation and versatile uses in the kitchen.