Turnip (Brassica rapa) is a cool-season, fast-growing root vegetable that’s perfect for Indian kitchen gardens. Both its round white roots and nutritious leafy greens can be harvested and enjoyed in dishes like sambar, curries, and salads.

Key Features of Turnip

How to Grow Turnip from Seeds

1. When to Sow (India)

• North India: September to January (cool season)
• South India: October to February (or in cool, shaded areas)
  
  

2. Sowing Instructions

Container tip: Use 8–10 inch deep grow bags or trays for balcony gardening

Turnip Plant Care

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid waterlogging
  

• Thinning: After sprouting, thin plants to allow space for roots to form
  

• Fertilizer: Apply compost or organic manure every 2 weeks
  

• Pests: Watch for aphids, flea beetles – spray neem oil as needed
  

Harvesting

Benefits of Turnip Purple Seeds

• Produces both edible roots and leafy greens for versatile use
  

• Fast-growing variety, ready to harvest within 40–60 days
  

• Rich in vitamins, fiber, and essential minerals
  

• Easy to grow in pots, beds, or small gardens with minimal care
  
  

Names of Turnip Purple Seeds

Scientific Name: Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

Common Names: Turnip Purple Top Seeds, Purple Top White Globe Seeds, Garden Turnip Seeds

Indian Regional Name : शलजम बैंगनी शीर्ष बीज (Shalajam bainganee sheersh beej) , सलगम जांभळा शीर्ष बियाणे (Salagama jambhala śirsa biyane) , டர்னிப் ஊதா மேல் விதை (Tarnip uta mel vitai) , టర్నిప్ పర్పుల్ టాప్ సీడ్ (Tarnip parpul tap sid) ,  ಟರ್ನಿಪ್ ನೇರಳೆ ಮೇಲಿನ ಬೀಜ (Tarnip nerale melina bija) , ടേണിപ്പ് പർപ്പിൾ മുകളിലെ വിത്ത് (Teṇippu parppil mukalile vithu) ,  শলগম (Shalgom) , شلجم (Shaljam)

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