04-01-2026, 07:47 PM
apparently grown all over Japan. I'm guessing you order the seeds as you haven't run across them, or something similar, in local stores?
Yes, the white turnips can regularly be found in markets in Japan. Probably just a few days from field to store.
At one time I grew vegetables commercially, so have favorite varieties. I’ve ordered from Johnny’s since the late ‘70’s (?). I usually buy bigger packages than the home gardener size at local stores. In general the local stores don’t usually have my preferred varieties, and the price per seed of the small packets is relatively expensive.
The NHK white turnip episode was quite enjoyable! I usually pick a little smaller here in Hawaii to retain the tender texture and sweet flavor.
Yes, the white turnips can regularly be found in markets in Japan. Probably just a few days from field to store.
At one time I grew vegetables commercially, so have favorite varieties. I’ve ordered from Johnny’s since the late ‘70’s (?). I usually buy bigger packages than the home gardener size at local stores. In general the local stores don’t usually have my preferred varieties, and the price per seed of the small packets is relatively expensive.
The NHK white turnip episode was quite enjoyable! I usually pick a little smaller here in Hawaii to retain the tender texture and sweet flavor.