Turnip Seeds

Full sun (at least 6 hours per day)/Partial Sun (4+ hours per day)

Annual

Turnip ball can grow up to 2–6 inches in diameter; the greens can reach up to 14–22 inches tall

Keep soil evenly moist

1/2 inch deep

At least 12 inches deep

55 days

3–9

4–6 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart

Peas, lettuce, onions, marigolds

Black rot, and powdery mildew

Aphids, flea beetles, root maggots

Roots can be roasted, mashed, steamed, or added to soups and stews. Greens are edible and can be used in salads or sautéed

Early spring or late summer for fall harvest

Best when directly seeded outdoors

2–3 weeks before the last frost in spring or in late summer to harvest in the fall