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Turnip
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Also known as: white turnip
Fast-growing cool-season root crop. Both roots and greens are edible. Sweetens after light frost.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing4–6″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.25–0.5″
Height12–18″
Spread4–6″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Direct Sow (Spring)
2–4 weeks before last frost
Fall Sow
6–8 weeks before first frost
Germination
3–7 days
Days to Harvest
35–60 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
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5
6
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13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Harvest young for mild flavor. Older roots become woody and bitter. Tolerates frost.
Companion Plants
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