The turnip (Brassica rapa) is a root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family, grown for its round white or purplish root.
The turnip (Brassica rapa) is a root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family, grown for its round white or purplish root. The fleshy root has a slightly pungent taste and is eaten boiled, roasted or in soups and purées. The young leaves are also edible and rich in vitamins. The plant grows quickly, prefers cool weather and loose soils, and is cold-hardy. The turnip is a traditional, nourishing vegetable, well suited to autumn cropping.
Sowing method: Direct in the ground, where it will grow
Transplanting: No — sown directly
Where it grows: Open ground · Deep pot min. 30 cm
Row spacing: 30 cm
Thin to: 10 cm
Loose, stone-free soil and no fresh manure — both cause forked roots.
Thin at the 2–3 true leaf stage, otherwise the roots stay small.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
| Seed type | Ecologic (Bio) |
| Water needs | High |
| Colour | Violet |
| Placement | Exterior |
