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Snowball

Snowball turnips

White, round, and mild enough that even turnip sceptics come around. Pull them young and they're almost fruity. Leave them too long and they'll remind you why people think they don't like turnips.

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in the kitchen

Turnip mash

Peel, cube, and boil until soft. Mash with a generous knob of butter, a crack of white pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Lighter and sweeter than potato mash. A quiet revelation.

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