Japanese turnip 'Bella Luna'

Latin name Brassica rapa var. rapa
Quantity per packet Approximately 200 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameBrassica rapa var. rapa
FamilyBrassicaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packApproximately 200 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0136
Product
description

The Japanese turnip 'Bella Luna' F1 is a modern and refined variety that seduces with the beauty of its white, smooth, and regular root, as well as the subtlety of its flavor. In the vegetable garden, it stands out as a reliable and elegant root vegetable, capable of quickly producing tender, crunchy, and tasty harvests, whether you prefer to pick them young or let them grow to maturity. Its sweet and pleasant flesh makes it particularly versatile in the kitchen, where it excels raw in salads, stir-fried, fermented, or integrated into Asian-inspired dishes. Highly appreciated for its tolerance to bolting, heat, and clubroot, it reassures gardeners facing irregular seasons or changing conditions. Its compact foliage and sustained growth allow for efficient cultivation in small spaces as well as in intensive market garden beds. With loose, rich, and consistently moist soil, it develops beautiful quality roots, regular and without excessive fiber. Successive harvests offer renewed pleasure, from delicate young roots to more assertive turnips, while bringing a clean and bright touch of freshness to the garden. It is a productive, resistant, and tasty variety, ideal for those looking for a high-performing and easy-to-grow Japanese turnip.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodApril to June and August to September
Sowing depth0.4 to 0.6 in (1 to 1.5 cm)
Germination temperature15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F)
Germination time4 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Loamy, rich in organic matter and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salads, stir-fries, fermentation, Asian cuisine, fresh harvest
Bloom period
Not applicable
Harvest
35 to 50 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in.)
Spread20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Dill, spinach, bean, fennel, strawberry plant, lettuce, lamb's lettuce, mint, pea, rosemary, tomato
Avoid planting with
Garlic, onion, radish
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.