Brassica rapa (rapifera group). USDA organic. Cool season. 50 days. Sow early spring or late summer. Heirloom. Is your garden still turnip-less? You'll want to change that! Nutritious, delicious greens and sweet, juicy roots are what homegrown turnips are all about! First-time growers will be pleasantly surprised! This root crop that has fed the world's people for thousands of years can be eaten fresh, roasted or used like potatoes, even mashed! The old Irish tradition of putting lit embers inside a hollowed out turnip was the inspiration for Jack O'Lanterns. Turnips store particularly well. This packet sows four 10-foot rows. More info inside. We are dedicated to inspiring & educating the gardener in you. That's why we've put even more helpful information inside. All our seeds are untreated. No GMOs. www.botanicalinterests.com. Certified organic by the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture.