We get worms or something in them, and I think the voles chew on the top of the turnip. Do you eat the greens? They aren't as easy to prepare as collards, or mustard, but probably my favorite.
Jafar, I think slugs get into some of mine, then worms follow. Could also be voles, which also chew on any potatoes that stick up and some that don't. I also like the greens. I read somewhere, that Chinese Cabbage is actually a variation of turnip green but without the turnip. I forget where I read that. More often, the chickens get to eat the turnip greens, which are too plentiful for us. I think the eggs benefit from any leafy vegetable, giving richer yolk.
I now prefer turnip greens then mustard greens. It brings back memories as a child in Baton Rouge that the school lunch will have them all the time! Just taste so good and good for you.
We get worms or something in them, and I think the voles chew on the top of the turnip. Do you eat the greens? They aren't as easy to prepare as collards, or mustard, but probably my favorite.
ReplyDeleteJafar, I think slugs get into some of mine, then worms follow. Could also be voles, which also chew on any potatoes that stick up and some that don't. I also like the greens. I read somewhere, that Chinese Cabbage is actually a variation of turnip green but without the turnip. I forget where I read that. More often, the chickens get to eat the turnip greens, which are too plentiful for us. I think the eggs benefit from any leafy vegetable, giving richer yolk.
DeleteI now prefer turnip greens then mustard greens. It brings back memories as a child in Baton Rouge that the school lunch will have them all the time! Just taste so good and good for you.
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