What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassmoderate
Companions
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Garden pea
Peas provide nitrogen to the soil, benefiting turnips which are heavy feeders.
Common bean
Beans provide nitrogen to the soil, benefiting turnips which are heavy feeders.
Onion
Onions are said to deter root maggots and aphids from turnips.
Radish
Can be grown together, but share common pests and diseases.
Cabbage
Can be grown together, but share common pests and diseases.
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceSeeds germinate when soil temperatures reach 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs about 45 days after emergence, lasting for approximately one month.
fruitingFruiting follows flowering, with seed pods developing over about 20 days.
harvestRoots are typically ready for harvest 40-70 days after emergence, depending on variety and desired size.
senescencePlants begin to senesce with the onset of the first autumn frosts.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Accumulatessulfur, calcium, potassium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow
Propagation
Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~0 yr
Self-seedingModerate
Wildlife & pests
Attractspollinators
Can host pestscabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids
Can host diseasesclubroot, downy mildew