PatternBaseTurnip
Brassica rapa, Brassicaceae
Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Biennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Producer
Growing Conditions
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
LettuceLactuca sativa
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
GoldenrodSolidago canadensisBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sweet ConeflowerRudbeckia subtomentosaBeneficial Insect Habitat
OnionAllium cepaPest Deterrent
Bell PepperCapsicum annuumPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Common BeanPhaseolus vulgarisNitrogen Fixation
Korean MintAgastache rugosaPest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
New York IronweedVernonia noveboracensisBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sichuan PepperZanthoxylum piperitumPest Deterrent
Antagonistic Plants
RadishRaphanus sativus
Both brassicas release glucosinolates that can inhibit each other's growth when planted in succession or close proximity
CarrotDaucus carota subsp. sativusBrassica residues can inhibit carrot germination and early growth through allelopathic compounds
WasabiWasabia japonicaBoth produce glucosinolates and similar allelopathic compounds that inhibit each other when grown together
Uses
Functions
Food
Edible Parts
RootsLeaves
Common Questions
What zones does Turnip grow in?
Turnip grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Turnip?
Good companions for Turnip include Lettuce, Goldenrod, Sweet Coneflower, Onion, Bell Pepper.
Design guilds with Turnip and see companion relationships visually.
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