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Old 20-06-2010, 09:47 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Turnips - how to store?
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Actually, no, in both cases. 'True' turnips were used in pasties
when available, and the Scottish term 'neeps' applies to both.
The term "swede" stands for "Swedish turnip", which were introduced
in the late 18th century (according to the OED). Regarding the
two as very separate is a modern English habit.

Didn't they come in as cattle fodder to start with? I seem to remember
Cobbett saying something about them.

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Mike.


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