TurnipCommon Name: Turnip Scientific Name: Brassica rapa USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (annual) Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 490 (14,000) Sun: Full sun Water: keep soil consistently moist during germination, do not overwater. Soil: cover with 1/2 inch of fertile, well-drained soil Temperature: 18 to 21 degrees Celsius (64 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: space seeds 1 inch apart, thinning to 3 inches apart in rows about 12 to 24 inches apart Germination Time: 1 to 2 weeks Turnips can be planted for roots or greens and require about 2 months to mature. Radish sized turnips can be harvested after about 30 days or full-sized turnips after about 50 days. For greens, harvest the tops when they are about 5 or 6 inches high. |
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