White Egg Turnip

White Egg Turnip is a petite heirloom turnip shaped like a smooth white egg, with creamy white skin and crisp, tender flesh offering a delicate, mildly sweet, slightly earthy flavor.

At a glance

• Variety: White Egg Turnip
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Shape: Small, round, egg-like
• Skin: Smooth, creamy white
• Texture: Crisp, tender flesh
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Roasting and sauteing
• Soups and salads
• Cool-season spring and fall gardens
• Quick-maturing root crops

How to grow

Direct sow in cool spring or fall weather in loose, well-drained soil. Keep evenly moist and thin seedlings for room to size up. Harvest while small and tender for the best texture.

Flavor profile

Delicate, mildly sweet, with a gentle earthy note.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds with a mission to make gardening accessible to everyone.