Can I start turnip seeds indoors?

Start seeds in the garden about 5 to 4 weeks before you expect the last frost. Turnips can be started indoors, but they—like most root crops—are difficult to transplant to the garden with success. Optimum soil temperature to grow turnips is 60°F (16°C).

How long will it take for turnip seeds to sprout?

Turnip seeds sprout best, within a week or two, between 60 and 70 degrees F; however, if sown in cooler soils, down into the mid 40s, they take longer to sprout. Keep soil moist and the plants will grow quickly, being ready for harvest between 40 and 60 days after planting seed.

Can you grow turnips in pots?

Turnips are quick and easy to grow from seed, ready to harvest in as little as 6 to 10 weeks. They like cool, moisture-retentive soil, in an open, sunny location. You can also sow in large containers outdoors, for harvesting when small or as baby veg.

What month do you plant turnips?

Plant your fall turnip greens from late August to October; for a spring crop, plant 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost. Space these easy-to-grow greens 6 inches apart in fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.8.

Should you soak turnip seeds before planting?

Still, I like to mix in standard application of a balanced organic fertilizer, watered in well, before planting turnip seeds. Additionally, deeply soaking the prepared bed helps encourage strong germination. In beds or rows, the only trick to getting turnip seeds to germinate is to keep them moist for about three days.

Should turnip seeds be soaked before planting?

Do turnips come back every year?

Turnips are high in protein and corn is high in carbs – combine the two and you cover their complete nutritional needs. They will not come back year after year – they may indeed survive a winter under the snow if they are not consumed (i.e. your deer don’t like them – which BTW is a very common occurrence).

What can you not plant with turnips?

Do not plant turnips near other root crops such as parsnips, carrots, potatoes, or beets because they compete for the same nutrients in the soil.

Do turnips grow back every year?

How do you start seeds indoors?

How to Start Vegetable Seeds Indoors

1. Purchase your seeds from a trusted source.
2. Pot with seed-starting mix.
3. Make sure your containers have drainage holes.
4. Plant seeds at the proper depth.
5. After sowing, set the containers in a warm location.
6. Keep seed-starting mix moist.

What is the best way to plant turnips?

Turnips are seeded directly into the garden; they do not transplant well. Sow seeds ¼ to ½ of an inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. You can also scatter turnip seed and cover the seeds with no more than ½ an inch of soil. Water well and consistently.

How long do turnips take to grow?

Depending on the climate and temperature it takes turnips around 60 days to grow. You can pull them from the ground after 30 days but they will be very small – 1″ to 2″ in diameter.

How deep to plant turnip seed?

When the seeds are planted too deep, the developing seedlings suffocate under the heavy soil layer. For turnip seeds, a depth of 1/2 an inch (about 1.2 cm) deep is typically ideal. Developing turnip seeds and seedlings requires consistent moisture, particularly during germination and early growth.

When to plant Turnip greens seeds?

For an early summer harvest, the first set of turnip seeds should be planted in spring, as soon as the ground thaws. In fall, the seeds should be planted 60 days before the first common frost date. Tender turnip greens can be a crop of their own. Beginning in spring, the seeds should be sown at 10-day intervals.

When to plant turnips in NJ?

In general, this means planting seed in March, April, or May, and if there is enough time for a fall harvest, start a new round in early August, September and October. Again, this is dependent on local weather averages.