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Turnip 'Scarlet Queen'

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)
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Category
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

South Padre Island, Texas

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Deep South Coastal, TX (Zone 10a) | March 2011 | positive

Delicious, mild turnip with smooth greens. It is great raw in salads.

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