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Turnip
Brassica rapa
Fast, cool-season root with edible peppery greens.
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
Regular
Soil
Fertile, well-drained, pH 6.0–7.5
Spacing
10 cm apart
Days to harvest
40–60 days
Hardiness
Zones 3–9
Seasonal Calendar
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Sow Harvest
The method
- 1
Sow direct
Sow 1 cm deep. Thin to 10 cm apart.
- 2
Water steady
Uneven water makes roots woody.
- 3
Harvest young
Pull at golf-ball size for the best texture and flavor.
Common problems
Flea beetle
Cover seedlings with fine mesh.
Split roots
Water regularly, don't leave in ground too long.
Good neighbors
PeaOnion
Field tips
- “The tops are as good as the roots — braise them like collards.”
- “Sow again in August for a tender autumn crop.”