THE CABBAGE FAMILY: TURNIP, RADISH
The turnip, Brassica rapa, has been under cultivation for about 4,000 years in Eurasia as a staple, fast-growing food. It consists of both lower stem and taproot, can have a number of different shapes and colors, and has the sulfury aroma typical of the family
(p. 321). Small, mild varieties may be eatenraw and crunchy like radishes, larger ones cooked until soft: but not too long, or the overcooked cabbage flavor dominates and the texture becomes mushy. Turnips are also pickled.