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Scarlet Queen Turnip — Root vegetables

37days to harvest

4-7days to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct seed in early spring 2-3 weeks before last frost or in late summer for fall harvest. Thin seedlings to proper spacing.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-8 hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 3-4 inches
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright red skin with white flesh
Size: 8-10"
Shape: Round, globe-shaped roots
Flavour: Sweet, mild turnip flavor without bitterness, crisp texture

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, salads, roasting, braising, pickling. Greens are also edible and nutritious.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, root maggots, cabbage worms
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew
Resistance: Good resistance to clubroot and turnip mosaic virus

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.

RadishHelps break up soil for turnip root development and deters flea beetles

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles that commonly attack turnips

MintRepels flea beetles and cabbage worms that damage turnip leaves

GarlicDeters root maggots and aphids while improving soil health

LettuceShallow roots don't compete with turnips and provides living mulch

SpinachCompatible growing requirements and helps maximize garden space utilization

PeasFix nitrogen in soil benefiting turnip growth and have different harvest timing

ChivesRepels aphids and root flies while improving turnip flavor

Avoid

SunflowerAllelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of brassica family plants

MustardAttracts same pests like flea beetles and competes for similar soil nutrients

Hedge MustardHosts clubroot disease that can devastate turnip crops

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 Scarlet Queen Turnip?

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