Companion Planting Turnips

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A Note About Turnips

When should I plant Turnips?

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Best Turnip Companion Plants

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Plants to Avoid Growing By Turnips

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Types of Turnip

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Companion Planting Turnips

Turnip Companion Planting Guide (Good + Bad)

A Note About Turnips

A Note About Turnips

Turnips are ready 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).

Best Turnip Companion Plants

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Beans

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Brassicas

Brassicas

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Onions + Garlic

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Nasturtiums

Nasturtiums

Marigolds

Marigolds

Plants to Avoid Growing By Turnips

Horseradish

Horseradish

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Potatoes

Potatoes

Carrots

Carrots

Plants to Avoid Growing By Turnips

Hedge Mustard

Hedge Mustard

Knotweed

Knotweed

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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