Brassica rapa

Turnip

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Common Name: 

Turnip

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Variegated

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Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Turnip (Brassica rapa) - Description

Brassica rapa L. (syn. Brassica campestris L.) is a plant consisting of various widely cultivated subspecies including the turnip (a root vegetable); the mizuna, napa cabbage, and cime di rapa (leaf vegetables); and turnip rape (Brassica rapa subsp. oleifera, an oilseed which has many common names, including [annual] turnip rape, canola, field mustard, bird rape, keblock, and colza).

Turnip (Brassica rapa) - Growth

Brassicas generally need full sun, can grow in pretty much any climate and are easy to grow.

Turnip (Brassica rapa) - Planting

Sow seeds in rows in early spring for most Brassicas. For a fall harvest, sow seeds in late summer.

Turnip (Brassica rapa) - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water.

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