Scientific NameBrassica rapa
Growing Days60-70
Varieties We GrowBoule D’Or, Purple Top White Globe
Growing NotesTurnips like it cool and will bolt when the temperature hits 80 degrees. Direct seed them early in the spring and hope you don’t get an early warm spell! Fall sowing is probably more reliable in the South.
Battle of the BugsAphids, flea beetles, stink bugs, snails, and slugs all take a bite.
Fun FactApparently, the Romans liked to hurl turnips at unpopular public figures (don’t take my word for it though…I wasn’t there).
Don’t Waste It!Turnips can be eaten raw, baked, boiled, roasted, or mashed. Don’t forget the greens!