Growing turnips from scraps is a quick, easy, and eco-friendly way to reuse a part of the vegetable normally just thrown in the trash. What is the reward for this? Well, not only is it an enjoyable and sustainable way to give a new lease of life to vegetables, but you also get a fresh and quick harvest of delicious turnip greens.
Turnip greens are an under-appreciated edible crop that come when growing turnips. These leafy greens are low in calories yet high in nutrients and popular in southern dishes. As they are a crop rarely seen in stores, why not grow your own at home?
