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Turnips

Turnips

How to choose, prepare, and store Turnips.
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Buying Turnips
Look for:
turnips that are heavy for their size and still have fresh leaves attached if possible. Small to medium size turnips are sweetest.

Avoid:
turnips that are large, have soft spots, or leaf scars.

Seasonality: All year: peak season late fall to early winter

Storing Turnips
Turnips may become bitter with prolonged storage. Refrigerate in a plastic bag for use within 3 days.

Preparing Turnips
Both the root and the leaves of a turnip may be consumed. Before cooking turnips, wash and peel the skin with a vegetable peeler. Next, trim off the roots and greens.

Recipes:
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