Comments on: Will turnips grow after cutting off their tops? http://blog.gardenharvestsupply.com/2009/06/17/will-turnips-grow-after-cutting-off-their-tops/ Garden Harvest Supply sells home and garden products with the goal of providing high quality products at affordable prices. We also emphasize products that are safe for you, your pets and the environment. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:32:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Karen http://blog.gardenharvestsupply.com/2009/06/17/will-turnips-grow-after-cutting-off-their-tops/comment-page-1/#comment-5301 Karen Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:04:11 +0000 http://blog.gardenharvestsupply.com/?p=433#comment-5301 Turnip greens can be harvested when they are young and tender, and are usually tastiest if no more than six inches in length. The turnips will continue to generate new leaves but it is best to leave some leaves on the plant to allow continuous growth. Some of the cultivars developed for both root and green production are ' Purple Top White Globe' , and 'Just Right.' If the greens or the root become too large they lose their flavor and become tough. Remember to harvest your turnips when they are about three inches in diameter. I hope that helps clear up the mystery. Turnip greens can be harvested when they are young and tender, and are usually tastiest if no more than six inches in length. The turnips will continue to generate new leaves but it is best to leave some leaves on the plant to allow continuous growth. Some of the cultivars developed for both root and green production are ‘ Purple Top White Globe’ , and ‘Just Right.’ If the greens or the root become too large they lose their flavor and become tough. Remember to harvest your turnips when they are about three inches in diameter.

I hope that helps clear up the mystery.

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