SOWING: Seed outdoors as soon as soil is workable in early spring. Seed second crop in late summer for fall harvest. Cover seeds with 1/4 inch fine soil. Space rows 15 to 18 inches apart.
THINNING: When young seedlings are 2 to 4 inches tall, thin to 4 to 6 inches apart.
GERMINATION: 10 to 14 days or longer, depending upon soil and weather conditions.
Ed’s Special Advice: Avoid using fresh manure in soil where you plant turnips. Plants produce best in light, well-drained soil. Eat thinned greens raw or stewed. For best flavor and texture grow during the cooler parts of the growing season and begin harvesting roots when about three inches in diameter.
DebbsSeattle –
Can’t believe how many great crops we got from Hume seeds this year in our Seattle area zone 8a garden. Acidic soil, planted mid May, wet spring until July 8, these harvested out right at end of June. Nice uniform size, great texture, awesome sweet turnip flavor and delicious greens too. Going to plant another row tomorrow, Sept 22 for late fall harvest. Highly recommend.