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Hakurei Turnip — Root vegetables

38days to harvest

4-8days to germinate

Z5–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in early spring or late summer. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-8 hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 3-4 inches
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pure white roots with bright green tops
Size: 2"
Shape: Perfect globe, smooth and round
Flavour: Sweet, crisp, and mild with apple-like texture, no bitterness

In the kitchen

Excellent raw in salads, quick sautéing, roasting, pickling. Greens perfect for stir-fries and salads.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, cabbage root maggots, aphids
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, white rust
Resistance: Good bolt resistance and heat tolerance for a turnip

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	July – September
2	—	—	May – July	June – September
3	—	—	May – June	June – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	May – November
6	—	—	April – May	May – November
7	—	—	March – May	April – November
8	—	—	March – April	April – December
9	—	—	February – March	March – December
10	—	—	January – March	February – December
11	—	—	January – February	January – December
12	—	—	January – February	January – December
13	—	—	January – February	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceShallow roots don't compete with turnip roots, provides living mulch

SpinachCompatible root depths, both cool-season crops with similar water needs

RadishesHelp break up soil for turnip root development, harvest before turnips mature

PeasFix nitrogen in soil which benefits turnip growth, vertical growth saves space

CarrotsDeep taproots complement turnip's shallow roots, efficient space usage

OnionsRepel root maggots and flea beetles that commonly attack turnips

GarlicNatural pest deterrent against aphids and root flies

NasturtiumsTrap crop for flea beetles and aphids, keeps pests away from turnips

Avoid

MustardSame family (Brassicaceae) - attracts similar pests and diseases like clubroot

CabbageFellow brassica that competes for nutrients and attracts cabbage root maggots

TomatoesHeavy feeders that deplete soil nutrients needed by developing turnip roots

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 28
Protein (g): 0.9
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 6.43
Fibre (g): 1.8
Sugars (g): 3.8
Vitamin A (µg): 0
Vitamin C (mg): 21
Vitamin E (mg): 0.03
Vitamin K (µg): 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.09
Folate (µg): 15
Calcium (mg): 30
Iron (mg): 0.3
Magnesium (mg): 11
Phosphorus (mg): 27
Potassium (mg): 191
Zinc (mg): 0.27
Selenium (µg): 0.7

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the root vegetables growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Hakurei Turnip?

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