Turnip seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Turnip is a cool-season root vegetable known for its fast growth and rounded root formation. It develops leafy tops above ground while producing edible roots beneath the soil. This plant grows well in temperate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with loose, well-drained soil. Turnip establishes quickly and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting, adapting well to short growing cycles.

Features

• Fast-growing plant with compact growth habit
• Produces rounded roots beneath the soil
• Suitable for cool and temperate climates
• Adaptable to garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Short growing cycle with quick development

Specifications

• Scientific name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
• Common name (US): Turnip
• Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
• Growth habit: Compact, root-forming plant
• USDA zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Early spring and fall
• Growing season: Cool season
• Sowing Season: January to March, September to November
• Germination time and conditions: 3–7 days at 10–20°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Loose, well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 30–45 cm height, 10–15 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 10–15 cm between plants