Turnip Japanese 'Tokyo Cross F1'
Turnip Japanese 'Tokyo Cross F1' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
'Tokyo Cross F1' is a high-yielding, hybrid turnip known for its exceptional uniformity and early maturity. It produces smooth, pure white, globe-shaped roots, typically 7-10 cm in diameter, with a crisp, mild, and sweet white flesh. This variety is valued for its tenderness and lack of pungency, even when eaten raw. The young, vibrant green leaves are also edible, offering a nutritious addition to salads or stir-fries.
Product: Turnip Japanese 'Tokyo Cross F1'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Brassica rapa var. Rapifera
'Tokyo Cross F1' is a high-yielding, hybrid turnip known for its exceptional uniformity and early maturity. It produces smooth, pure white, globe-shaped roots, typically 7-10 cm in diameter, with a crisp, mild, and sweet white flesh. This variety is valued for its tenderness and lack of pungency, even when eaten raw. The young, vibrant green leaves are also edible, offering a nutritious addition to salads or stir-fries.
Plant type: Cool season annual
Plant height: 30 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 8 - 25°C soil temp.
Temperate: Early spring to early autumn
Subtropical: Early spring and late autumn to early winter
Tropical: April - June
Germination: 7 - 10 days
Depth: 10 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow direct
Soil type: Friable, deeply dug, well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 6.5
Rows: 30 cm apart
Details: Keep moist, to encourage growth and mulch well.
Harvest: 30 - 40 days