Turnip Golden Yellow Seeds (200 Seeds)

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.   

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About this item

• Number of Turnip (Golden Yellow) seeds: 200 Seeds
  
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
  
• Growing season: Throughout the year (Except mid-summer)
  
• Sowing method: Direct
  
• Seeds sowing depth: 0.75-1.25 cm
  
• Germination temperature: 10-21°C
  
• Germination Time: 4 to 10 days
  
• Harvesting: 45-65 days
  
• Plant vigor: Strong plant Round Root

What size grow bag is best for Turnip?

• 24 x 6 (W*H)

• 18 x 6 (W*H)

• 24 x 9 (W*H)

• 24 x 12 (W*H)

Golden Turnip Growing Season In India

Turnip is a cool-season root vegetable that grows best in winter (September–January), but you can also sow the seeds in spring (February–March), late summer, and fall when temperatures are above 5°C.

How To Grow Golden Yellow Turnip In Pots

Turnip Golden Yellow seeds should be sown directly in pots or grow bags because it is root vegetable and may not grow well with transplants. The optimum temperature for germination of turnip golden yellow seeds is 10-21°C.

Golden Yellow Turnip Seeds Sowing Method

Sow the turnip golden yellow seeds about 0.75-1.25 cm deep in the potting soil mix at a distance of 5-8 cm from each seed. Keep the soil moist and place the seedlings in a sunny spot. Turnip golden yellow seeds will germinate in 5-10 days.

When To Fertilizer Golden Turnip

• While planting turnips, mix organic fertilizer such as vermicompost, cow manure, or neem cake in the soil.
• Avoid adding too much nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
• Use water-soluble fertilizer during the growing time every 2 weeks.

Golden Yellow Turnip Care Tips

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 and diseases - 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.

Golden Turnips Harvesting Days and Method

• The golden yellow variety of turnips will take 45-65 days to mature. To harvest them, use a garden fork to loosen the soil around the turnip, then pull out the turnip from the soil.
• You can also harvest the turnip leafy greens when they grow 10-12 cm tall and leave the root intact so the plant can continue to produce.

Golden Yellow Turnip Special Features  

• Common name – Turnips and Shalgam (In Hindi)
• Scientific name – Brassica Rapa Subsp. Rapa
• Height – 30-45 cm 
• Level of growing – Easy

FAQ

Can you eat turnip leaves?

Yes, turnip leaves can be eaten raw or added to salads and can be eaten cooked too.

Why do my turnip leaves turn purple?

Sometimes turnip leaves turn purple instead of green, this is due to a deficiency of phosphorus in the soil.
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