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Turnip

(Brassica rapa  subsp. rapa )

 

  • Type of vegetable : underground organs
  • Optimum growth pH range: 5.5-6.5
  • Optimum growth temperature range : 15-20°C
  • Organic matter requirements : undemanding
  • Rooting : medium (90 to 120 cm)
  • Special requirements :

 

  • Seed characteristics  
  • Number of seeds per gram : 350 - 500
  • Nursery : No
  • Sowing depth : 6 - 15 mm
  • Line spacing : 20 - 40 cm
  • Interplant : 5 - 10 cm
  • Notes :

 

  • Seed germination time
10°C 15°C 20°C 25°C 30°C 35°C 40°C
5 d 3 days 2 d 1 d 1 d 1 d 3 days

 

  • Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
Nursery Field

Pollination at commercial maturity

- 50-80 d -

 

  • Optimal storage conditions
Temperatures Relative humidity Average shelf life
0°C 95% 4 to 5 months
Last change : 07/25/22