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White Snowball Turnip: White Snowball produces round, white turnips with a mild, juicy flavour.

turnip Brassicaceae

Weston

White Snowball Turnip Seeds

Name: White Snowball Turnip Seeds
Brand: Weston
SKU: WSD-62223000010
Price: 3.99 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Brassica rapa

White Snowball produces round, white turnips with a mild, juicy flavour. Enjoy the roots raw, grated in salads or cooked. Monitor the round roots and harvest while their texture suits the planned use.

Sold as 200 to 250 seeds

3 ⁹⁹$

Common nameTurnip

FamilyBrassicaceae

GenusBrassica

Speciesrapa

CultivarWhite Snowball

Typeturnip

Botanical nameBrassica rapa

White Snowball Turnip Seeds (Brassica rapa) White Snowball produces round, white turnips with a mild, juicy flavour. Enjoy the roots raw, grated in salads or cooked.

Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting or direct sow according to season. Sow about 6 to 13 mm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist through emergence. Allow 30 to 45 cm between plants; 45 to 90 cm between rows. Provide full sun and avoid standing water. A germination temperature of about 24°C, followed by cooler growing conditions is appropriate for this crop. Thin crowded seedlings early and harden indoor-started plants gradually before transplanting.

Monitor the round roots and harvest while their texture suits the planned use. Harvest round white roots at the preferred size while they remain tender.

In the garden

Exposure: Full sun
Life cycle: Biennial grown as an annual

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

6 to 13 mm

Spacing / density

30 to 45 cm between plants; 45 to 90 cm between rows

Germination temperature

Approximately 24°C, puis culture plus fraîche

Sowing period

Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting or direct sow according to season

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

Prepare a clean seedbed or containers with fertile, well-drained soil. Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting or direct sow according to season. Sow about 6 to 13 mm deep unless the packet gives a more specific direction. Use the following spacing as the crop develops: 30 to 45 cm between plants; 45 to 90 cm between rows. Keep the medium evenly moist during emergence without leaving it saturated. Provide full sun and good air movement. Thin crowded seedlings early so the remaining plants develop without unnecessary competition. Harden indoor-started plants gradually before transplanting them outdoors after the appropriate frost date. Maintain consistent irrigation throughout growth.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Soil pH

6.5 to 7.5

Watering

Consistent irrigation throughout growth. Check moisture at soil level instead of watering only by schedule. Water gently during germination so seeds are not displaced, then direct irrigation toward the root zone. Avoid standing water and adjust frequency after rain.

Soil type

‘White Snowball’ turnip performs best in fertile, well-drained soil. Loosen compacted ground before sowing and remove large stones or persistent weeds. Mature compost may improve poor soil, but avoid creating a heavy or waterlogged seedbed.

Fertilization

Prepare the soil with mature compost when fertility is low. A light, balanced fertilizer may be used according to its label, but excessive feeding can cause weak or unbalanced growth. Observe leaf colour and plant development before adding more nutrients. Water after any application.

Seasonal care

At sowing time, prepare fertile, well-drained soil and follow this timing: Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting or direct sow according to season. Keep the surface moist until emergence, label the row, and thin seedlings according to the recommended spacing. During active growth, provide full sun and monitor soil moisture, weeds, and leaf condition. Maintain consistent irrigation throughout growth. In warm or windy weather, check containers and exposed beds more frequently. Remove damaged material and keep enough space for air circulation. At harvest or after flowering, use clean tools and clear unhealthy debris. Healthy residue may be composted where appropriate. At the end of the season, clean containers and tools, record useful observations, and store remaining seed in a cool, dry, dark place.

Container growing

The container must be deep enough for the edible root to develop.

Bloom and dimensions

Size, flowering & harvest

Mature height

25 to 30 cm (10–12 in)

Width / spread

30 to 36 cm (12–14 in)

Harvest

Harvest round white roots at the preferred size while they remain tender.

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

Lettuce can occupy a neighbouring row if its leaves do not shade the seedbed.

Other recommended plants

KS Attraction Lettuce; Bionda Ortolani Romaine Lettuce; Regina Queen No. 2 Lettuce

Garden use

Enjoy the roots raw, grated in salads or cooked. Harvest round white roots at the preferred size while they remain tender.

Frequently asked questions

How should ‘White Snowball’ turnip be sown?

Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting or direct sow according to season. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow about 6 to 13 mm deep. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until emergence without saturating it. Label the row and provide full sun. Thin crowded seedlings so the final spacing follows this guidance: 30 to 45 cm between plants; 45 to 90 cm between rows. If plants are started indoors, provide strong light and harden them gradually before transplanting outdoors at the appropriate time.

Where should I grow White Snowball Turnip?

Light: Full sun. Remove stones and hard soil clods from the growing area. Light: Full sun. ‘White Snowball’ turnip prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a location that leaves enough room for 30 to 45 cm between plants; 45 to 90 cm between rows. Avoid low spots where water remains after rain. In a container, use drainage holes and a clean growing mix. Observe how light moves across the space during the day, especially near buildings or taller plants.

How should I water White Snowball Turnip?

Keep the surface moist during emergence, then water deeply enough to support root development. Maintain consistent irrigation throughout growth. During germination, use a gentle spray or careful watering so seed is not displaced. After establishment, water at soil level when the surface begins to dry. Adjust frequency to rainfall, heat, wind, soil texture, and container size. Avoid standing water because roots still require oxygen. Morning watering can help foliage dry normally during the day.

What maintenance does ‘White Snowball’ turnip need?

Keep the planting labelled, weeded, and appropriately spaced. Check young plants regularly for wilting, chewing damage, discolouration, or crowding. Provide full sun and maintain the moisture pattern described for the crop. Use clean tools, avoid deep cultivation near established roots, and remove unhealthy debris. Apply any fertilizer or pest-control product only according to its label.

When should I harvest White Snowball Turnip?

Harvest round white roots at the preferred size while they remain tender. Monitor the round roots and harvest while their texture suits the planned use.