The Croissy half-long turnip is an early variety with rapid development (1.5 to 2 months) producing a half-long, cylindrical, pointed white root with a sweet flavor. The Croissy half-long turnip is heat-resistant and does not hollow.

How to successfully sow white globe turnips with purple collars

Sowing: in March-April, in the ground and in partial shade, broadcast or in rows of 15 to 20 cm. Thin out to 10 cm. Regular watering in summer.
Harvest: May to June. For a winter harvest, sow from mid-July to the end of August. Harvest from September to November. Store in a cellar.

Sowing: in March-April, broadcast in beds, 2-3 mm deep, having made two false sowings to avoid weeds. The soil must be loosened and the surface must be well refined. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate.
Once the seeds have sprouted, quickly place an insect-proof veil to prevent flea beetles from perforating the cotyledons of the young seedlings.
Thin to 10 cm along the row. Water abundantly during dry periods.

For a winter harvest, sow from mid-July to the end of August. Harvest from September to November.

Good associations

Place fennel next to your turnip crops to repel turnip flies.
The turnip will appreciate the company of many vegetables: beetroot, carrot, celery, Brussels sprouts, spinach, peas, leeks, lamb's lettuce, mint, etc.

Harvesting turnips

Turnip harvest takes place in May-June.

The enemies

Flea beetles: place an insect-proof blanket as soon as the seeds have sprouted.
Turnip fly: The larvae of this fly burrow into the flesh of turnips. Place an insect net.