Root

Turnip

Brassica rapa subsp. rapa

Fast peppery root — also crop the leafy tops as spring greens.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Root & tops

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

fastcool-seasondual-purpose

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan offers fast-maturing turnip varieties ideal for London's cool springs and autumn sowings.

Crocus

Crocus supplies quality pots for container-grown turnips on patios or balconies in urban London.

Amazon UK

Amazon UK stocks reliable dibbers and row markers useful for precise turnip seed spacing.