Plant profile
Turnip
Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Compact root crop suitable for cooler months and edible greens too.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Medium
Space
Small space, up to 50 cm
Typical cost
₹40-100
Why it works
Good fit notes
Cool-season root crop
Care tip: Keep soil loose and evenly moist
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Turnip root and greens are human edible. Pet safety for unrestricted grazing is not finalized; brassica overconsumption can upset digestion.
Use as human crop; avoid pet overgrazing.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Grow from seed directly in containers.
- Harvest before roots become woody.
Avoid
- Root cracking
- Leaf miners
- Aphids
- Bolting
Plant personality
Useful traits
Turnip grows best in cool bright weather.
Direct sowing is usually better than transplanting.
Both roots and greens are human edible.
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