Brassica rapa ( Tokyo Cross Turnip )

‘Tokyo Cross’ is a good early crop. The root is white, with white flesh. If planted too near the height of summer, plants may bolt the first year before producing a good root. The turnip is a bienneal that is […]

Brassica rapa ( Shogoin Rutabaga )

‘Shogoin’ has greens ready for eating after about 30 days, and a root after about 55 days. Mature roots are 3 to 4 inches across, with white skin and a flat top. The greens are 18 inches high, and have […]

Brassica rapa ( Scarlet Ball Turnip )

‘Scarlet Ball’ is an heirloom variety turnip with a 3 inch diameter root which is somewhat on the flat side of ball-shaped. The young plants make good greens, but slugs love them also. The skin is red, and the flesh […]

Brassica rapa ( Orange Jelly Turnip )

‘Orange Jelly’, also known as ‘Golden Ball’ and ‘Robertson’s Golden Ball’, is not quite truly orange, but generally more salmon colored. The flesh is yellow. Aftertaste of bitter almond. An excellent heirloom variety. The turnip is a bienneal that is […]

Brassica rapa ( Golden Ball Turnip )

‘Golden Ball’, also known as ‘Orange Jelly’ and ‘Robertson’s Golden Ball’, is not quite truly orange, but generally more salmon colored. The flesh is yellow. Aftertaste of bitter almond. An excellent heirloom variety. The turnip is a bienneal that is […]

Brassica rapa ( Amber Globe Turnip )

‘Amber Globe’, also known as ‘Yellow Globe’, is an heirloom variety with yellowish flesh. This turnip has a pungent flavor. Quite susceptible to worms. Hardy into the winter. The turnip is a bienneal that is grown as an annual. This […]

Brassica oleracea ( Winter Red Kale )

‘Winter Red’ is generally ready for harvest after 50 days. The leaves are dark green and oak shaped. After the frost, leaves color to purple and red. One of the more colorful of the Red Russian types. Collards have large, […]

Brassica oleracea ( White Russian Kale )

‘White Russian’ Kale is generally ready for harvest 50 days after sowing. This variety has moderately frilled leaves with white and green mid-veins. Very sweet after a touch of frost. Collards have large, smooth leaves, where kale has smaller, ruffled […]