Turnip Growing Guide Brassica rapa subsp. rapa Crop Rotation Group Brassicas (Cabbage family) ● Soil Any reasonably fertile well-drained soil. Position Sun or partial shade. Frost tolerant Yes, survives mild frosts, can protect with straw. Feeding Not usually required. Spacing Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum) Rows: 15cm (5") with 30cm (11") row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Best sown direct. Can be sown in all but the hottest and coldest months. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Keep watered in dry weather. Harvesting Can be harvested once roots have attained sufficient size. Turnips left in the ground for too long will become woody. Troubleshooting Spring crops bolt to seed quickly, so pull them when the roots are perfect. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Turnip Aphids (General) Cabbage Moth Cabbage Root Fly Cabbage White Butterfly Diamondback Moth Flea Beetle Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Turnip Brassica Alternaria Leaf Spot Brassica Club Root Brassica Downy Mildew
