TURNIP-TOKYO MARKET-HAKUREI
TURNIP-TOKYO MARKET-HAKUREI
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Brassica Rapa
TURNIP-TOKYO MARKET-HAKUREI is a very early type turnip that matures 30 days after sowing in spring and autumn. Roots are 7.5cm in diameter & the roots are slightly flattened. Pure white flesh is very tender & well flavored. This is a popular, Japanese, open-pollinated turnip that has tender, smooth white flesh and the young top greens are delicious.
Plant seeds outdoors where they are to grow & cover seeds with fine soil. When young seedlings are 5 to 10 cm tall, thin to 10 to 15cm apart. Avoid using fresh manure in a soil where you plant turnips. Plants produce best in light, well-drained soil.
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 – 14 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 30 – 50 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 7 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 7 – 15 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 45 |
| pH | 5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | – |
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height
15 - 25 cm (6 - 10 inches)
Season of Interest
Spring, autumn, and mild winter in some climates
Temperature Range
10 - 24 °C
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Frost tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full Sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct
Soil
Light, well-drained, sandy soil enriched with compost
pH
6.0 - 7.5
Soil Temperature
15 - 20 °C (59 - 68 °F)
Seed Preparation
None required
Sowing Depth
1 cm (0.4 inches)
Plant Spacing
10 cm (4 inches)
Row spacing
25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 inches)
Watering
Consistent moisture, do not overwater
Germination Time (Days)
5 - 7 days
Harvest Time (Days)
30 - 45 days
Good Companion Plants
Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Onions
Bad Companion Plants
Radishes
Pests
Flea beetles, Cabbage worms
Diseases
Powdery mildew, Downy mildew
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