Turnip Di Milano a Colletto Viola

Turnip Di Milano a Colletto Viola

Overview

Turnip Di Milano a Colletto Viola is supplied for home growing. Turnip ‘Di Milano Bianca a Colletto Viola’.

Key Features

• A classic Italian variety with white bulbs and a purple collar — juicy, mild, and ideal for fresh dishes.
• Growth: Compact rosette with round, slightly flattened roots
• Distinctive white roots with purple tops.
• Juicy, tender white flesh.
• Mild, delicate flavour.
• Dual cropping (spring & autumn harvests).
• Fast-growing and versatile.
• Care Tips.
• Usage.
• Fresh salads.
• Lightly cooked vegetable dishes.
• Traditional European cuisine.

Planting Instructions

• Sow directly outdoors in March–April or again in July.
• Sow seeds at a depth of 1–2 cm.
• Thin seedlings to proper spacing after emergence.
• Sowing Period: March – April & July (III–IV; VII)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Keep soil loose, fertile, and evenly moist.
• Spacing: 20 cm between rows, 10 cm between plants
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moderately moist
• Water regularly to prevent tough roots.
• Weed and loosen soil frequently.
• Avoid waterlogged soil.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Harvest Period: June – July & September – October (VI–VII; IX–X)
• Harvest young for best taste.

Product Details

• Type: Annual root vegetable
• Ideal for: Vegetable beds & kitchen gardens

Browse flower bulbs from Mallorn Gardening Supplies for home gardens, allotments and container growing in Ireland.