Roots and bulbs · Moderate
Turnip
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Deep growing medium.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- short
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Sound origin
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Probably domesticated independently in China and Eastern Europe. It long held a major place in the European diet, before the potato.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Turnip, peeled, raw
- Source of vitamin C
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- Quick spring turnips: 6 to 8 weeks.
- Harvest young, at 4 to 6 cm, for a mild flavor.
- Prefers cool weather.
- The young tops can be cooked.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | Mar., Apr., Aug., Sept. |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | May, June, Oct., Nov. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Turnip in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Turnip in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Turnip: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). Deep growing medium.
Turnip: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: March, April, August, and September. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks