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Mini Mak — Root vegetables | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Mini Mak
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

50days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow after last spring frost; succession plant every 2-3 weeks

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Spacing: 3 inches
Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Orange
Size: 4-5"
Shape: Slender, tapered root
Flavour: Sweet with a subtle, mildly spicy flavor; authentic and balanced.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, cooking, roasting, bunching, salads

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Carrot rust fly, flea beetles
Diseases: Carrot root rot, alternaria leaf blight

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

CarrotsSimilar growing requirements and root depths complement each other without competition

RadishesBreak up compacted soil and harvest early, making room for mini turnips to expand

LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides ground cover and can be harvested before turnips mature

SpinachCool season companion with similar water needs and minimal root competition

PeasFix nitrogen in soil which benefits turnip leaf growth, and harvest before turnips need full space

OnionsRepel root maggots and other soil pests that commonly attack turnip roots

GarlicNatural pest deterrent against aphids and root flies, strong scent confuses pests

NasturtiumsTrap crop for flea beetles and aphids, protecting turnip leaves from damage

Avoid

Black Walnut TreesProduce juglone toxin that severely stunts or kills members of the brassica family

TomatoesHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt root vegetable development

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby vegetables, especially root crops

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 41
Protein (g): 0.93
Fat (g): 0.24
Carbohydrate (g): 9.58
Fibre (g): 2.8
Sugars (g): 4.74
Vitamin A (µg): 835
Vitamin C (mg): 5.9
Vitamin E (mg): 0.66
Vitamin K (µg): 13.2
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.138
Folate (µg): 19
Calcium (mg): 33
Iron (mg): 0.3
Magnesium (mg): 12
Phosphorus (mg): 35
Potassium (mg): 320
Zinc (mg): 0.24
Selenium (µg): 0.1

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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.

Mini Mak

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

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