Turnip Brooch

The turnip (Brassica rapa subsp. rapifera) belongs to the mustard family and is among the fastest growing root crops, often ready to harvest in six weeks. Young turnips are mild and crisp, while mature winterroots develop a sharper, peppery flavor. Entirely edible, it was first domesticated in Central Asia thousands of years ago and cultivated for its reliability, storage ability, and full-plant use