Turnip Green Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Turnip green seeds produce fast-growing, cool-season leafy plants that develop broad, slightly textured leaves on upright stems. These plants establish quickly in mild to cool conditions and are suitable for repeated harvesting during the growing season. Turnip greens adapt well to a range of well-drained soils and perform best with consistent moisture and moderate temperatures. They are commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers for steady leaf production.

Features

• Fast-growing cool-season leafy crop
• Produces broad leaves on upright stems
• Suitable for repeated leaf harvest
• Adapts to various well-drained soil types
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
• Common Name (US): Turnip Greens
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy vegetable variety
• Growth Habit: Upright, leafy annual plant
• USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Early spring and fall
• Growing Season: Spring and fall (cool season)
• Sowing Season: February to April (spring); September to November (fall)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 10–25°C with moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 30–60 cm height; 20–40 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 10–20 cm between plants