Turnips & their leaves/tops?

[Crystalmoon]

Hi everyone, my turnips have huge leaves but havent swelled yet. Guess I may have over watered while we were having such a dry Spring so the growth has gone into the leaves?
Could I cut a few leaves from each plant to eat now (scrummy) or will this damage the chances of the turnips growing to maturity? Thanks

[Crystalmoon]

[Bugloss2009]

the turnips I grow are like that (Milan Purple Top). It's only a problem as far as the spacing is concerned (a lot more than you'd think)

[Crystalmoon]

Yep Ive definitely planted them too closely, oh well its all a learning curve...lol