{"product_id":"sachet-de-semence-bio-navet-blanc-a-collet-violet-bio-ecoumene","title":"Organic Seed Packet - White Turnip with Purple Collar - Organic - Ecoumene","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAccording to a very old edition of the Vilmorin guide, this classic of French cuisine originated in Péronne, a village in Picardy crossed by the Somme. Before reaching us, this variety traveled through the southern United States where it has been cultivated since the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery cold-hardy, the Purple Top White Globe turnip is sown in August for a harvest approximately 55 days after sowing. The sunny and intensely hot conditions that prevail in summer negatively affect its flavor. Its creamy white root with a visible purple collar resembles a spinning top. The white flesh tastes best when the root diameter is between 5 and 8 cm. Roots can be harvested at a later stage, but it is best to do so after a few frosts to increase their sugar content and improve their flavor. Even with little maintenance, the root, rich in vitamin C, iron, and calcium, will have crisp, sweet, and juicy flesh. This turnip works wonders in soups, stews, and purees. Its leaves, meanwhile, enhance the taste of salads and make a worthy substitute for spinach in recipes. In fact, a typical dish from the southern United States called \"Southern Greens\" partly consists of 'Purple Top White Globe' turnip greens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe global distribution of this ancient variety is undeniable, as it is found under various French names (navet 'Toupie de Péronne'), English ('Purple Top White Globe'), and German ('Weiße Kugelrunde Violetköpfige Rübe').\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDays to harvest: 55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47530397270320,"sku":"","price":4.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/Navet_blanc_a_collet_violet.jpg?v=1706550225","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/sachet-de-semence-bio-navet-blanc-a-collet-violet-bio-ecoumene","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}