Description

• Golden Yellow Turnip is the most popular root vegetable with edible leaves in India. The roots of Turnip are round, crisp, solid, and mildly flavored. They are mainly cool-season vegetables; however, they can tolerate higher temperatures.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Growing season: Throughout the year (Except mid-summer) Sowing method: Direct Seeds sowing depth: 0.5 inches Germination temperature: 10-21°C Germination Time: 4 to 10 days Harvesting: 45-65 days Plant vigor: Strong plant Round Root
• Soil – Turnips grow quickly in well-drained, sandy with high organic matter soil.
• Water – Give regular water during the growing season and make sure the soil doesn’t dry out, especially the first few days. Avoid over-watering the plants as this can lead to cracking of the roots.
• Sunlight – Turnip plants need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily but can also grow in partial shade.
• Temperature – Golden Yellow Turnips are a cool-season vegetable that grows best on a short day, the minimum growing temperature is 5°C while the maximum is 32°C.
• Common pests– Aphids and flea beetles attack turnip plants. Downy mildew and bacterial diseases such as black rot and bacterial leaf spot are some common diseases that infect the plant. Use neem oil, to control these pests, and avoid putting water on the leaves to save the plants.