Crop Rotation Group
Brassicas (Cabbage family)
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Soil
Any reasonably fertile well-drained soil.
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Position
Sun or partial shade.
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Frost tolerant
Light frost improves flavor, but can be damaged by hard freezes.
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Feeding
Not usually required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5" (15cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow seeds in rows in spring, and use roots in salads. Grow a second crop in fall, and use both roots and greens in cooking.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Keep watered in dry weather.
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Harvesting
Pick individual leaves for cooking greens, or pull whole plants to harvest roots. Fall-grown turnips can be stored in a cool root cellar for several weeks.
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Troubleshooting
Spring crops bolt to seed quickly, so pull them when the roots are perfect.
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