Des Vertus Marteau

Brassica rapa (35 days)

The name translates poetically to Hammer of Virtue. Vertus, is in the northeast of France. Its elongated shape is great for slicing in the kitchen and mild flavor is delicious in salads or steamed with butter. A great early season crop with a sweet, crisp flavor and unique elongated shape.  Roots average 2” wide by 4-6” long. This French heirloom dates back to the 1800s.

Packet:  1 g. ~ 350 seeds