Brassica rapa subsp. rapa
Herb turnip
Common names: Water turnip, Stoppel turnip
Photo: Rasbak · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
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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.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
legume family (Fabaceae)
particularly well establishedLeguminous plants collect nitrogen in the soil, from which Brassicaceae benefit as heavy feeders.
For example Bush beanPole beanBroad beanMarker peaSugar peaRed bean and 30 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
carrot family (Apiaceae)
You can pair celery and dill with all Brassicaceae because they repel the cabbage whitefly with their scent, a proven companion.
For example Carrotcelery rootDillParsleyCarrot fennelCoriander and 19 more species in the catalogue
Source: Bio-Gärtnerei Mixed-culture Practice
mint family (Lamiaceae)
You will notice that the intense scent of basil, thyme, and others confuses the cabbage whitefly and keeps it away from the cabbage family.
For example LavenderThymeBasilRosemarySageHyssop and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: bio-gardening intercropping practice
nasturtium family (Tropaeolaceae)
Nasturtium serves as a trap plant for you. Aphids and cabbage whiteflies prefer it over the brassicaceae next to it.
For example Tropaeolum majusMashua
Source: Trap plant practice in organic horticulture
Rather not
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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