5-10 days






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Turnip Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEBrassica rapa subsp. rapa
USD 10.99
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Turnips grow quickly into crisp, slightly sweet roots, with greens that cook up like hearty collards.
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Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)
55-75F
USDA Zones 3-9 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
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Turnip care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
- Common names
- Turnip, Swede (cousin)
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Brassica
- Species
- B. rapa
Start growing
Likes cool weather. Direct sow; does not transplant well.
Growing with your kit
Use the Seeds In A Cup® kit to test soil moisture and light before direct-sowing outdoors.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Fast return: 45-60 days.
Growing conditions
Cool temperate climates; loose, stone-free soil.
Weather & tolerances
Highly frost hardy.
Pests & plant health
Root maggots.
Plant safety
Safe for humans and livestock.
Botanical features
Biennial grown for edible taproot and greens.
Varieties
‘Purple Top White Globe’, ‘Tokyo Cross’.
Garden & everyday uses
Roasted roots, spicy leaves. high Vitamin C
Native range & distribution
Cultivated in Hellenistic and Roman worlds; global staple.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Latin ‘napus’ (turnip) and ‘turned’ referring to its round shape.
History
Critical forage crop in 18th-century European agricultural revolutions.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-144FF — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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How do I grow Turnip from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Turnip seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Turnip seeds take to germinate?
Turnip seeds typically sprout in 5-10 days at 55-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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