Growing Turnip
brassica rapa var. : Brassicaceae / the mustard or cabbage family
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | P | P | P | P |
(Best months for growing Turnip in USA - Zone 5a regions)
- P = Sow seed
- Easy to grow. Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 12°C and 30°C.
- Space plants: 12 - 20 cm apart
- Harvest in 6-9 weeks.
- Compatible with (can grow beside): Peas, Beans, Chives, Spinach, Carrots, Chicory
- Avoid growing close to: Potatoes, Tomatoes
Round, root vegetable. The flesh is white. Turnips take about 6 to 10 weeks to reach a use-able size.
Sow every three or four weeks for a continuous supply.
Water regularly.
Culinary hints - cooking and eating Turnip
Grate young turnips and use raw in salads.
Use older turnips in casseroles and stews.
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