Turnip Seeds
Brassica rapa
How to grow Turnip from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 10 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 5-10 days
- Days to harvest: 45-60 days
- Best sown in: autumn, winter
- Seed storage life: 4 years
- Packet: approx. 200 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | autumn, winter |
| melbourne | autumn, spring |
| brisbane | autumn, winter |
| perth | autumn, winter |
| canberra | autumn, spring |
| adelaide | autumn, winter |
| darwin | winter |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Prepare a weed-free, finely raked bed where the plants are to grow.
- Sow about 10 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 5-10 days.