Quantity
Approximately 400 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Brassicaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
The organic 'Petrowski' turnip is an old variety of Brassica rapa particularly appreciated for the beauty of its bright yellow root, its fine flesh and its remarkably sweet flavor. In the vegetable garden, it stands out for its rapid and regular growth, offering gardeners a simple, productive and very rewarding crop, even in modest spaces. Its round to slightly flattened roots bring a luminous touch to harvests, while its dark green foliage elegantly enlivens the growing rows. When eaten, its white, firm and delicately sweet flesh reveals an aromatic finesse that subtly evokes carrots, making it as interesting raw as it is cooked. This rustic variety appreciates loose, fertile and well-drained soils, as well as a bright exposure that promotes good root formation. It easily integrates into companion planting, contributing to a harmonious and well-occupied vegetable garden throughout the season. Easy to grow, it is suitable for both beginner gardeners and lovers of tasty and uncommon root vegetables. Productive, elegant and delicate in flavor, the 'Petrowski' turnip deserves a prominent place in edible gardens.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.4 to 0.6 in (1 to 1.5 cm)
Establishment temperature
10 to 25 °C (50 to 77 °F)
Establishment time
4 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Loose, fertile, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodMay to July
Harvest50 to 60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, beans, lettuces, spinach, peas, mint, rosemary
Avoid planting withNone known
Raw vegetables, cooking, soups, roasts
