Scarlet Queen Red Stems (F1) Turnip Seed
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Latin Name
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Brassica rapa
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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43 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
Scarlet Queen Red Stems (F1) Turnip Seed
Beautiful red salad turnips.
These slightly flattened turnips have sweet, crisp white flesh and spicy red skin. Splashes of red internal color add to the appeal when sliced. The dark green tops with attractive red stems may be used in salads or lightly cooked. Best when harvested at 2–3" in diameter. Try them with Hakurei for a bunch with nice color contrast.Specs:
Johnny's Recommended Substitute
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Brassica rapa
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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43 Days
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Brassica rapaCULTURE:
Turnips are tolerant of moderate frost and prefer a fertile, well-drained soil, with a pH of 6.0–7.5.DAYS TO MATURITY:
From direct seeding.DIRECT SEEDING:
Sow early spring through late summer in a 2–4" wide band, seeds 1" apart (35 seeds/ft.) for small turnips or 2" apart (and half this rate) for larger turnips. Sow 1/4– 1/2" deep in rows 12–18" apart.AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:
1 oz./320', 3.1 oz./1,000', 5 2/3 lb./acre at 35 seeds/ft. in rows 18" apart.INSECT PESTS:
Floating row covers installed at the time of sowing will keep the turnips free of insect pests, including flea beetles and root maggots.HARVEST:
Young radish-size turnips are ready in about 30 days; full-size turnips are ready in about 40–50 days. Roots are smoothest when small.STORAGE:
Turnips with greens store at 32°F (0°C) and 95% relative humidity (RH) for 10–14 days. Fall-harvested Purple Top White Globe turnips can be topped at harvest and stored at 32–40°F (0–4°C) with 90–95% RH for 4–6 months.SEEDS/LB. (AVG.):
See individual varieties.PACKET:
400 seeds, sows 11'.Johnny's is committed to your success, every step of the way.
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