The growing turnips quick reference guide below is designed as a quick overview of growing turnips. For more details on the different stages from seed to harvest go to the related pages link.
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Vegetable | Turnips |
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Botanical | Family - Brassicaceae, Genus - Brassica, Species - B. rapa |
Plant Type | Cool season - biennial - root vegetable |
Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Planting Position | Sunny position - Will do alright in partial shade, but you'll have to wait longer for a full crop. They require a minimum of 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily |
Seed Viability | 4 years |
Germination | 5-8 days at 40-80 F (4-27 C) |
Growing Temp | 50-70 F (10-21 C) |
Seed to Transplant | Direct sow |
Planting Method | Direct sow only |
When to Plant | Spring and again in mid-summer for fall-winter harvest |
Time to Plant | As soon as 2 - 4 weeks before the average date of the last 32 F (0 C) freeze in the spring in your area but not before soil temperatures are consistently 40 F (4 C) and above. |
Seed Sowing | Direct sowing turnip seeds - 1/2 inch (12 mm) deep - 1 inch (25 mm) apart in rows 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart . |
Plant Spacing | Direct sow turnip seeds only - thin to 3-5 inches (7-12 cm) apart in rows 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart |
Soil Conditions | Well drained - Low to moderate organic matter - Low to medium fertility |
Fertilizer | Low fertilizer needs, 2-3 quarts per 100 sq feet (2.2-3.3 liters per 9.3 square meters) preplanting of All-Purpose 5-5-5 Organic Fertilizer
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When to Fertilize | 2 weeks before planting |
Days to Harvest | 40-60 days - depending on conditions and variety |
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