How to store Turnups

Turnips are hardy cool-season root vegetables.

 A member of the cabbage family,  and they are a welcome addition in the kitchen for use in soups and stews. 

Loaded with carbohydrates and fiber,  and very easy to grow in the home garden.

 There is a wide variety of turnip types from which to choose,  have a look what verty other growers around you are using.  

Turnips are harvested three to four months after the seeds have been sown and are then stored for the winter in the following manner.

1.Harvest the turnips as needed, beginning in the early Autumn.

2.Average diameter of approximately 3 inches is the best.

1. Cut the greens from the turnips or they will draw moisture from the root, ( these greens can be used in soups/strews ext)
2. Rinse the greens in cool water and shake vigorously to remove any excess moisture.
3. Use a cool, moist, dark location for the storage of your crop
4. Put the unwashed turnips in a single layer in the storage area.
5. Check them every couple of weeks for signs of deterioration or decay, removing any blemished roots. 
6. Turnips can be safely stored for up to five months.
7. Keep a supply of turnips on hand in the refrigerator. 
8. Turnips can be stored in this manner for up to two weeks.