Grow Scarlet Turnip Seeds, a beautiful red-skinned turnip variety prized for its smooth round roots, white crisp flesh, and mild sweet flavor. These turnips are excellent for roasting, salads, sautéing, soups, pickling, and fresh snacking. The Scarlet Turnip produces fast, reliable harvests in cool weather, making it ideal for spring and fall planting in home gardens.
These Non-GMO Scarlet Turnip Seeds develop uniform roots with bright scarlet skin and tender, crunchy texture. Turnip greens are also edible and delicious, offering a nutritious two-in-one harvest for home cooks and gardeners.
Features
- Bright red turnip with crisp white flesh.
- Mild, sweet flavor ideal for salads and cooking.
- Non-GMO, fast-growing cool-season root vegetable.
- Produces edible leafy greens along with roots.
- Perfect for roasting, pickling, soups, and raw dishes.
- Reliable uniform roots for home gardens and small farms.
- Suitable for garden beds, containers, and raised beds.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Scarlet Turnip
- Scientific Name: Brassica rapa
- Plant Type: Cool-season root vegetable
- Growth Habit: Compact rosette with round roots
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Suitable for Zones 2–12
- Growing Season: Spring and fall (winter in warm climates)
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 35–55 days (roots), 25–35 days (greens)
- Root Size: Small to medium round red roots
- Plant Spacing: 2–4 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Loose, well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Consistent moisture; avoid dry soil
- Support Needed: None
- Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, tender, crisp flesh
- Growth Advantage: Fast harvest + edible greens and roots
Planting Guide
- Direct sow seeds in cool soil; do not transplant.
- Plant seeds ¼ inch deep and 2–4 inches apart.
- Keep soil consistently moist for smooth roots.
- Grow in full sun; partial shade is acceptable in warm weather.
- Harvest roots when they are small to medium for best flavor.
- Pick outer greens early for cut-and-come-again harvest.
- Avoid planting in hot midsummer to prevent bitterness.
- For continuous crops, sow new seeds every 2–3 weeks.
- Enjoy both leafy greens and fresh red turnip roots.
