Turnips

Turnips Care

Brassica Rapa Subsp. Rapa

What is the plant

Brassica rapa is a plant species growing in various widely cultivated forms including the turnip (a root vegetable).The turnip or white turnip is a root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates worldwide for its white, fleshy taproot. The word turnip is a compound of turn as in turned/rounded on a lathe and neep, derived from Latin napus, the word for the plant. Small, tender varieties are grown for human consumption, while larger varieties are grown as feed for livestock.

Invasive in Oceania.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-6°C - 4°C

Hardiness zone

5 - 6

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water regularly to keep soil lightly moist; 1 inch per week should prevent roots from becoming tough and bitter.
Pruning
Harvest greens when turnips are small; the leaves taste best when young and tender. Cut leaves 2 inches above the base; they may grow back. Harvest jut a few at a time if also growing for roots.
Fertilizer
Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen or you’ll get leafy greens at the expense of a big root. Avoid a Miracle Gro or any high-nitrogen fertilizer.

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Sunlight
Turnips generally require a full sun location but will tolerate partial shade, especially if you plan on harvesting the plant for its greens. Preparing the bed to grow turnip plants in is easy.
Soil
Like other Brassicas, turnip grows best in a moderately deep loam, fertile and slightly acid soil. Turnip does not do well in soils that are of high clay texture, wet or poorly drained. For good root growth turnip needs a loose, well aerated soil.
Temperature
Turnips grow best in temperatures from 40°F to 75°F (7-24°C). They are best harvested before temperatures exceed 75°F (24°C) . Sow turnip seeds directly in the garden 2 to 3 weeks before the average last frost date in spring for a late spring or early summer harvest.

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Container
Use a pot that is at least 8 inches deep for planting regular turnip, as it doesn't be more than 3-4 inches in diameter. How wide should be the pot for growing turnip depends on the number of turnips you want to grow, and whether they are large or small.
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