This long time favorite is the most popular turnip for table use. The white flesh of its root is firm and fine-grained and has a mild, sweet flavor. Most tender when roots are 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. This packet will plant approximately a 200 foot row. Tip, Turnip roots become woody if they grow over 3 inches in diameter. To harvest, loosen soil around base of leaves then grab tops and pull.