Bad Turnip Companion Plants

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A Note About Turnips

When should I plant Turnips?

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Plants to Avoid Growing By Turnips

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Best Turnip Companion Plants

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Types of Turnip

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Bad Turnip Companion Plants

Turnip Companion Planting Guide (Good + Bad)

A Note About Turnips

A Note About Turnips

Turnips are ready in 40-55 days after planting, making them a great crop for succession planting. They require 6-8 hours of full sunlight to thrive.

When should I plant Turnips?

When should I plant Turnips?

In the spring, plant turnips once the soil temperature has reached 40°F.. they thrive on early planting and cool temperatures. For fall harvests, plant turnips 4-6 weeks before the last frost date (late summer).

Plants to Avoid Growing By Turnips

Horseradish

Horseradish

Plants to Avoid Growing By Turnips

Potatoes

Potatoes

Carrots

Carrots

Plants to Avoid Growing By Turnips

Hedge Mustard

Hedge Mustard

Knotweed

Knotweed

Best Turnip Companion Plants

Peas

Peas

Beans

Beans

Best Turnip Companion Plants

Brassicas

Brassicas

Onions + Garlic

Onions + Garlic

Best Turnip Companion Plants

Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums

Marigolds

Marigolds

PRO TIP #1

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Turnips grow well in loamy soil with sand that has a PH of 6-6.8 and should be spaced at least 1-2 inches apart per plant and 18-30 inches in between rows.

Turnips grow well in loamy soil with sand that has a PH of 6-6.8 and should be spaced at least 1-2 inches apart per plant and 18-30 inches in between rows.

Types of Turnip

Types of Turnip

There are several varieties of turnips, including white turnips, yellow turnips, and rutabagas, which are a larger, sweeter variety.

There are several varieties of turnips, including white turnips, yellow turnips, and rutabagas, which are a larger, sweeter variety.

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