Vegetables· Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Guía de cultivo de Turnip
Turnips are a dual-purpose brassica root crop. The bulbous root is eaten as a vegetable, while the leafy tops (turnip greens) are a traditional Southern US staple rich in vitamins A, C, and K. Fast-growing varieties mature in 35-45 days.
Condiciones de cultivo
Requisitos del suelo
Tipo de suelo y pH
Mejores tipos de suelo: sandy loam, loam, silt loam
Rango de pH: 5.5 - 7 (óptimo: 6.5)
Drenaje: good
Necesidades de nutrientes (N-P-K)
Guía de siembra
Rendimiento y economía
Plagas y enfermedades comunes
Plagas comunes
- flea beetle
- aphids
- cabbage root fly
Enfermedades comunes
- clubroot
- white rust
- downy mildew
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Consejos de cultivo
Fall-sown turnips are sweeter than spring crops because cold temperatures convert starches to sugars in the roots.
Harvest at 5-8 cm diameter for best flavor and texture; overgrown roots become woody and bitter.
Turnip greens can be harvested multiple times by cutting outer leaves, adding value to the crop.
Preguntas frecuentes
How long does Turnip take to grow?
Turnip typically takes 45 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 5 days. The best planting season is early spring, late summer.
What soil does Turnip need?
Turnip grows best in sandy loam, loam, silt loam soil with a pH of 5.5-7. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Turnip need?
Turnip grows best at 10-20°C. Frost tolerance: moderate. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Turnip?
Turnip yields approximately 20,000 kg/hectare under good conditions. Multiple harvests per year are possible (2).
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