Fresh Produce Supply Spain
Purple Turnip
November — May
A traditional Spanish turnip
Purple turnips are a traditional and important winter root vegetable segment in Spain’s fresh produce trade, especially for export to France, Portugal, and northern Europe. Mainly grown for fresh wholesale, supermarket retail, bunching, and traditional winter vegetable programs.
Varieties
( Nov — May)
Flat-round shape with white lower root and bright purple shoulder/top. White flesh, crispy texture and sweet, mild flavour.
Harvest season by Variety
SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAug
Purple Turnip
Sizes and packaging
- Usually graded by diameter (mm).
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Packaging formats
- Loose 5-6 kg, 10 kg
- Flow-wrapped or tray-packed
- Sacks
- Bulk