Turnip
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| Tags | vegetable |
| Binomial Name | Brassica rapa |
| Taxon | Species |
| Description | Turnips are smooth, round root vegetables 5-20 cm in diameter. They are often white below the soil line and bright purple or green above. Turnips usually have white flesh and a slightly sweet and bitter taste, similar to cabbage. The edible foliage tastes similar to mustard greens. Turnips are a cool-weather crop and do best as spring or fall plantings. |
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| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growing Degree Days | 55 days |
| Sowing Method | Direct seed outdoors, thin to 10cm when seedlings are 3cm tall |
| Spread (diameter) | 30 centimeters |
| Row Spacing | 10 centimeters |
| Height | 35 centimeters |