Re: Black Turnips

**"Dr. Chiranjit Parmar" p*@vsnl.com**

We have turnips in India that are deep purple but not exactly black.  In
fact, I have not observed these so seriously.  If you want, I can try to
find out.

Dr. Chiranjit Parmar
Horticultural Consultant on Lesser Known Indian Fruits
www.lesserknownindianplants.com
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Subject: [GWL] Black Turnips

> Has anyone on the list ever seen or heard of a black turnip? My Grandpa
> said he bought these years ago at a local store. He said they were hot.
> Since I have decided to grow odd colored vegetables next year (blue
> potatoes, red potatoes, yellow green beans and carrots, black radish,
> purple carrots, etc.) I have decided I must have these turnips. However,
> I cannot locate them, does anyone know where I can find them?
>
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