Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Herb turnip
Common names: Water turnip, Stoppel turnip
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Description
The Herb turnip is a late‑sown sister of the Mairübe – a juicy, mild edible turnip that is sown as a follow‑up crop on harvested beds. Traditionally it follows grain on the stop field, hence the name Stoppel turnip. It provides fresh vegetable in autumn when other crops have long been cleared.
Care instructions
Sow from July to August thinly directly into the bed, preferably after an early‑cleared preceding crop such as peas or lettuce. Keep the soil moist during germination and space seedlings about a hand’s breadth apart. Harvest from October before hard frost; light frosts are tolerated and actually mellow the tubers.
Companion planting
Rather not
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