Turnip Seeds White Special No 1 - Vegetable Seeds

Plant Information:

Turnip, white turnip, or Brassica Rapa Subsprapa is a root vegetable grown in temperate climates worldwide and is a hardy biennial plant in the mustard family cultivated mainly for its fleshy roots and is said to be a native of middle and eastern Asia. Turnips are rich in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, B1, B5, B6, B2, Folate, Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, protein, Beta Carotene, Chlorogenic acid, Omega -3 fatty acids, and other nutritional minerals.

Turnips help to improve iron absorption, regulate blood cholesterol, skin, eyes health, lung health, blood sugar levels, anti-inflammatory effects, bone health, liver health, and have anti-cancer properties. Enjoy turnips boiled, stews, soups, stir-fries, steamed, or as an Indian curry dish. Turnips are also low in calories but rich in nutrition making them suitable for a diet. Enjoy growing turnips in your kitchen garden to enjoy them fresh and organic.

Plant Requirements:

• Soil Type: Well-drained, rich and loamy soil
• Sun: Direct Sunlight
• Temperature: 4-25 degrees C
• Watering Requirement: Once a day
• Space: 5-10 inches apart

How to Sow Turnip Seeds

Harvest the turnips by cutting off the greens, when they are 5-6 inches high. Turnips that are 3-4 inches in diameter should be harvested. Turnip roots are best harvested when they are young as they are more tender to eat. Store turnips 3-4 months in a cool- outdoor place.

• Take a 10-12 inches container with a drainage hole at the bottom.
• Scatter turnip seeds in the soil.
• Turnip Seeds may germinate within 12-15 days.
• Avoid overwatering the turnip plant to prevent waterlogging.
• Add manure, compost, and fertilizers to the turnip plant.
• Cover the sown seeds lightly with soil.
• Lightly water the sown seeds.

How to Care for Plants

Follow these guided instructions to care for your plants and boost healthy paced growth.

Watering Guide

• Water the soil or the roots and not the leaves.
• Put a finger in the soil to check & water the plant if dry.
• Avoid overwatering plants. Keep the soil moist & not swampy.
• Use a well-draining pot to avoid water accumulation at the bottom.

Sunlight Guide

• For Direct Sunlight, Keep the plant pot facing a sunny window with direct sunlight all day.
• For Partial Shade, Keep the plant pot not facing the sun and away from the window.
• For Low Light, Keep the plant pot in a low-light room to encourage growth.

Potting Mix Necessity

Potting soil or Potting Mix consists of peat moss, pine bark, and other rich ingredients, excluding earthen soil. Use Potting Mixture for healthy roots and plants with the following elements:

• Vermiculite improves air holding capacity and water retention or you can use water storing crystals to retain water in plants.
• For space, sand or perlite in the potting mixture helps in drainage.
• Peat moss, coconut coir, pine bark, or shredded paper also adds water retention to plants.
• For rich nutrients, choose a potting mix with fertilizers and compost.
• Pick soils that are free from stones or lumps.