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Harvesting Spring-Planted Turnip Greens in Alabama

Yes, you can harvest and eat spring-planted turnip greens. Fall planting is ideal for root development, but early spring works — harvest is later but quality is good. Never remove all leaves; leave 1/3 top growth to feed roots.

Tip

Cut outer leaves, let center regrow for multiple harvests.

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