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Seed Germination Kit

Turnip Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEBrassica rapa subsp. rapa

USD 10.99

100 in stock

Turnips grow quickly into crisp, slightly sweet roots, with greens that cook up like hearty collards.

GERMINATION5-10 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

5-10 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

55-75F

Hardiness04

USDA Zones 3-9 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Turnip care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Common names
Turnip, Swede (cousin)
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brassica
Species
B. rapa
01

Start growing

Likes cool weather. Direct sow; does not transplant well.

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Growing with your kit

Use the Seeds In A Cup® kit to test soil moisture and light before direct-sowing outdoors.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Fast return: 45-60 days.

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Growing conditions

Cool temperate climates; loose, stone-free soil.

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Weather & tolerances

Highly frost hardy.

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Pests & plant health

Root maggots.

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Plant safety

Safe for humans and livestock.

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Botanical features

Biennial grown for edible taproot and greens.

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Varieties

‘Purple Top White Globe’, ‘Tokyo Cross’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Roasted roots, spicy leaves. high Vitamin C

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Native range & distribution

Cultivated in Hellenistic and Roman worlds; global staple.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Latin ‘napus’ (turnip) and ‘turned’ referring to its round shape.

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History

Critical forage crop in 18th-century European agricultural revolutions.

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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.

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