Turnip Seeds – Brassica rapa subsp. rapa Vegetable Plant

Turnip is a cool-season root vegetable grown for its rounded edible roots and leafy green tops. Plants form a compact rosette of foliage while developing smooth storage roots beneath the soil surface. This species is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and field cultivation. Turnip performs best in cool temperatures with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, providing reliable harvests during spring and fall growing seasons.

Features

• Cool-season root vegetable crop
• Produces rounded edible roots
• Develops nutritious leafy green tops
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and field cultivation
• Adapted to cool growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Suitable for spring and fall planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
• Common Name (US): Turnip
• Seed Type / Variety: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
• Growth Habit: Biennial root vegetable grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 2-10
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring and Fall
• Sowing Season: February-April and August-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 3-10 days at 50-75°F (10-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 12-18 inches tall, 6-12 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches apart