How to Grow Turnips

Turnips are seeded directly into the garden; they do not transplant well. Sow seeds ¼ to ½ of an inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. You can also scatter turnip seed and cover the seeds with no more than ½ an inch of soil. Water well and consistently.

How long does it take for turnips to grow?
Are turnips easy to grow?
Where do Turnips grow best?
Can I grow a turnip from a sprouting top?
Do turnips come back every year?
What is the best fertilizer for turnips?
How do I know when turnips are ready to harvest?
What can you not plant with turnips?
Will turnips grow in shade?
Why are my turnips not forming bulbs?
Why are my turnips not growing?
What kind of soil do turnips like?

How long does it take for turnips to grow?

Depending on variety and whether you are growing for tops (greens), small tender roots, or larger roots to store, turnips take from five weeks to two months from planting seed to harvest.

Are turnips easy to grow?

Growing and maintaining turnips is pretty easy. They are fast growing, reliable, and relatively low maintenance. It is not necessary to fertilize plants once they are in the ground since they grow so quickly. As long as the soil is rich in organic material when you sow the seeds, they should be happy.

Where do Turnips grow best?

Turnips grow best in the cool weather of spring and fall.

Can I grow a turnip from a sprouting top?

Growing turnips in the garden or a container is the usual method to obtain the crispy roots and tender leaves, but you can also grow new turnip greens from kitchen scraps or a sprouting top.

Do turnips come back every year?

Yes they are easy to grow, no they don't come back every year. It may take a few seasons for the deer to realize that they like the turnips. ... You can see how tall the turnips are before and after the deer used the plot.

What is the best fertilizer for turnips?

To get the biggest, tastiest turnips in your home garden, amend your soil with nutrient-rich fertilizer before and after planting.

Spread 2 to 4 inches of composted organic matter over 100 square feet of soil.
Apply 2 to 4 cups of all-purpose fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, 10-20-10 or 16-16-8, per 100 square feet.

How do I know when turnips are ready to harvest?

Turnips are ready to harvest 40 to 55 days after planting. If harvesting the leaves, they are ready when they reach 4-6 inches in height. If only harvesting the leaves, cut them from the plant when they reach the desired size, leaving 1 inch of leaves above the crown of the plant.

What can you not plant with turnips?

Do not plant turnips near other root crops such as parsnips, carrots, potatoes, or beets because they compete for the same nutrients in the soil.

Will turnips grow in shade?

Turnips generally require a full sun location but will tolerate partial shade, especially if you plan on harvesting the plant for its greens. Preparing the bed to grow turnip plants in is easy.

Why are my turnips not forming bulbs?

If you are noticing more top growth and little to no bulb formation, it is likely due to a fertilizing/nutrient issue. While a soil test would allow you to know for certain, it may be that you have too much nitrogen and too little phosphorus.

Why are my turnips not growing?

Here are common turnip growing problems with cures and controls: Seeds rot or seedlings collapse with dark water-soaked stems as soon as they appear. Damping off is a fungus that lives in the soil, particularly where humidity is high. Do not plant in cold, moist soil.

What kind of soil do turnips like?

Soil: Like other Brassicas, turnip grows best in a moderately deep loam, fertile and slightly acid soil. Turnip does not do well in soils that are of high clay texture, wet or poorly drained. For good root growth turnip needs a loose, well aerated soil.