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Turnip 'White Bead'

Brassicarapa

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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Brassica (BRAS-ee-ka)
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Species
rapa (RAP-uh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
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Category
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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A hybrid white globe shaped turnip tolerant to cracking or splitting. Very uniform roots and strong tops for greens.

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