Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Roots
Turnip growing guide
Fast-growing cool-season root with mild, slightly peppery flavour. Both roots and leaves are edible. One of the fastest vegetables you can grow — ready in 5-6 weeks.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
3-7 daysGermination
35-60 daysHarvest
10 cmSpacing
1 cmSow depth
FullSun
HardyFrost
2 cm/weekWater
6-7.5pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | Apr - Sep |
| Subtropical | Feb - Aug | Feb - Aug | Mar - Sep |
| Mediterranean | Feb - Sep | Feb - Sep | Mar - Oct |
| Temperate | Feb - Sep | Feb - Sep | Mar - Oct |
| Cool | Feb - Aug | Feb - Aug | Mar - Sep |
| Arid | Mar - Aug | Mar - Aug | Apr - Sep |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Turnip should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Turnip after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Slice or grate young roots into salads, slaws, tacos, sandwiches, and snack plates.
Cooked
Roast, steam, saute greens, glaze roots, add to soups, or mash larger roots.
Store / preserve
Pickle, ferment, refrigerate, cellar-store, or freeze cooked portions.
Try: Raw crunch, Roasted roots, Pickled slices, Sauteed greens.
Good companions
Onion, Garlic, Peas
Avoid near
Tomato, Strawberry
Growing note
Harvest small for best flavour — about golf-ball size. Large turnips become pithy.
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