Brassica rapa var. rapa
Mairübe
Common names: Navette, Speiserübe
Photo: Peter Presslein · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
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Description
The Mairübe is a delicate, fast-growing spring turnip with a mild, slightly sweet flavor that matures within a few weeks. It tastes best when young and small, either raw in salads or lightly steamed. A well-known variety is the red‑white 'Teltower Rübchen', prized for aromatic winter dishes.
Care instructions
Sow thinly from March to April directly into the bed and keep the soil consistently moist to maintain tender roots. Space the seedlings about finger‑breadth apart, as overcrowded turnips stay small. Harvest after six to eight weeks while the roots are still young and no larger than a golf ball; larger roots become woody and sharp.
Companion planting
Rather not
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