If you need fodder for your farm animals or livestock, you may be thinking of starting to grow turnips from Lugo and we make it easier for you thanks to the seeds of Turnip tops from Lugo of WAM . This type of turnip greens generates a balloon-shaped root, of considerable size and with great production. Its leaves give great results as fodder for animals and its tender shoots, the well-known turnip tops, have a particular flavor, with a pleasant acid touch.
FEATURES
- Ideal for the production of turnip greens and turnip tops.
- High production and fruitful harvest.
- Suitable for human consumption, with particular and excellent flavor.
- Low fat and protein content. Ideal for low-calorie or low-protein diets.
- High content of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
- Variety of turnip tops with antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Brassica rapa.
PLANTING TIME
Sowing at a shallow depth (0.5 to 1.5 cm), density of 4 to 6 kg per ha. Depending on the area, sowing takes place from July to December. It can even be sown in spring, depending on the climate and area.
TRANSPLANT TIME
Not required.
WHEN IT IS COLLECTED
Between 45, 90 and 150 days, depending on the use that we are going to give to the turnip tops. At 45 days the leaves can be harvested. The turnip greens, 90 days after sowing these Grelos de Santiago and the later turnips, 150 days later.
DATA OF INTEREST
To make the most of the nutrients of the Grelos de Lugo, it is recommended that they be cooked without exceeding the cooking time and taking advantage of the water.
GROWING TIPS
The soils where to plant Grelos de Lugo must be soft, moist and with quality organic matter, with good storage and water retention properties and well drained. Soils with a high concentration of limestone will give rise to fibrous and bad tasting roots.
PRESENTATION
The Grelos de Lugo WAM seeds come in 100 gr sachets or boxes with 250 gr of seeds packed in a plastic bag.
¡NOVELTY! 1kg plastic bag.
⚠️ This product is not shipped to the Canary Islands.+info
Due to environmental and border control restrictions that would increase the delivery time as well as its cost, any seed order made from the Canary Islands will be cancelled.
