Turnip
Vegetables
Beginner
Annual

Turnip

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

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About Plant: Turnip

Fast-growing and versatile — sweet roots below and nutritious greens above. A cool-season champion perfect for beginners.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterModerate
SoilLoamy, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing4-6 inches
Height12–18 inches
Time to Harvest30-60
Planting Depth1/4–1/2 inch deep
Germination Time3–7 days

Expert Growing Tips

Sow in early spring or late summer. Harvest young for tender roots — overgrown turnips become woody.