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Turnip (Shalgam)
Brassica rapa
Medium difficultyRabi season (August-September for desi varietiesOctober-November for European varieties); can also be sown in late January-early February for spring crops or late summer for fall crops.
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
High
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Min pot size
12" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing is highly recommended as turnips do not tolerate transplanting well. Sow seeds 0.5 to 1 cm deep directly into the growing medium. Space seeds about 5 to 8 cm apart in rows spaced 15 to 20 cm apart. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 10 cm once they reach 5 to 7 cm in height to allow proper root development.
About Turnip (Shalgam)
Turnip tops (leaves) are nutritious, rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and taste delicious when sautéed with garlic and mustard oil. The roots grow best in cool weather and loose soil.
Growth stages
Stage 1
Germination
Day 1–7
Stage 2
Seedling
Day 8–20
Stage 3
Vegetative
Day 21–40
Stage 4
Bulking
Day 41–60
Stage 5
Maturing
Day 61–90
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Turnip (Shalgam)
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