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Root · Turnip
Turnip
Brassicaceae
Most popular turnip worldwide since 1880s. DUAL-PURPOSE: roots AND greens edible. Purple shoulders (above soil), white below. Best root quality at 2-3 inch diameter — harvest BEFORE full size (4+). Excellent fall crop — sweetened by frost. Tolerates 25°F. Brassica family — rotate with cabbage, broccoli, kale on 3-4 year cycle.
At a Glance
Days to Maturity
50–60 days
Sun
6+ hours
Container
Yes
3+ gallon pot
Zone Planting Guide
Growing Guide
Germination
Germination Time
3–10 days
Optimal Temp
60°F
Seed Depth
0.5"
Watering
Needs
Moderate
Soil
pH Range
6–7
Resilience
Heat: Low
Cold: High
Drought: Medium
Nutrition
Feeding Intensity
Moderate feeder
Sources
seed-catalog
High Mowing — 55 DTM
seed-catalog
West Coast Seeds — 55 DTM
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Turnip Planting Dates by Zone
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