If you have never tried to grow this vegetable, you must try Oasis. Can be picked at any size with a surprisingly sweet juicy flavour similar to a melon. Delicious when eaten raw like an apple, or grated and added to salads. Resistant to virus. Ideal for summer and autumn harvests.

Sow April through to July, at 4 weekly intervals. Sow thinly, 1cm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

Thin seedlings when large enough to handle to 10-15cm (4-6in) apart.

For best results turnips should be grown quickly, help to achieve this by watering well at all stages. Harvest when still medium size for the best flavour. Prefers a well drained, moist, fertile soil. Harvest May to September.