Turnip Purple Top Seeds
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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
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌱 Botanical Name | Brassica rapa |
| 🥔 Common Name | Turnip (Hindi: Shalgam) |
| ⏱️ Harvest Time | 40–60 days (roots), 25–30 days (leaves) |
| ☀️ Sunlight | 4–6 hours full sun daily |
| 🌿 Use | Roots for cooking; greens for stir-fries and soups |
| 🪴 Best Grown In | Raised beds, pots (8–10” deep), grow bags |
🌱 How to Grow Turnip from Seeds
🔹 1. When to Sow (India)
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Ideal Season:
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North India: September to January (cool season)
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South India: October to February (or in cool, shaded areas)
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🔹 2. Sowing Instructions
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | 0.5–1 cm deep |
| Spacing | 3–4 inches between plants |
| Soil | Loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Germination Time | 4–7 days |
🪴 Container tip: Use 8–10 inch deep grow bags or trays for balcony gardening
🌿 Turnip Plant Care
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💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid waterlogging
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🌱 Thinning: After sprouting, thin plants to allow space for roots to form
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🧪 Fertilizer: Apply compost or organic manure every 2 weeks
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🐛 Pests: Watch for aphids, flea beetles – spray neem oil as needed
✂️ Harvesting
| Part | When to Harvest |
|---|---|
| 🥬 Leaves | At 3–4 weeks – tender greens can be cut and regrow |
| 🥔 Roots | At 6–8 weeks – when bulbs are 2–3 inches wide (don’t overgrow or they become woody) |
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